Edward Rooks, 76, of Columbia, KY passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at the Russell County Hospital. He was born on December 20, 1948 in Adair County, a son of the late John and Pearl Bryant Rooks.
Edward worked as a drywall installer for over 40 years. He spent most of his time working, but when he did take time off, he enjoyed coon hunting and horseback riding.
SURVIVORS:
1 brother: Ira Rooks of Columbia
1 sister: Clarene Sinclair of Columbia
5 nieces: Brenda (and Charles) Shepherd of Columbia, Margie (and Danny) Rooks of Columbia, Barbara (and Jackie) Bryant of Trafalgar, Indiana, Holly (and Paul) Kerns of Russell Springs, and Teresa (and Bobby) DeVore of Columbia
4 nephews: Robyn (and Linda) Rooks of Versailles, Bobby (and Tina) Sinclair of Columbia, Roger (and Bonnie) Bennett of Danville, Indiana, and Tony (and Christy) Rooks of Mooresville, Indiana
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sherlene Rooks, who passed away on May 4, 2022; a brother, Arvin Rooks; and a sister, Arlene Bennett.
Funeral service: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 1:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Craig Huddleston officiating
Burial: Free Union Cemetery. There will be no service at the cemetery.
Visitation: After 11:00 AM on Tuesday and continue until time of service
Pallbearers: Robyn Rooks, Tony Rooks, Bobby Sinclair, Danny Rooks, Bobby DeVore, Jackie Bryant, and Paul Kerns
In lieu of flowers or funeral gifts, the family requests expressions of sympathy be made as donations to the Free Union Cemetery Fund, c/o Charles Shepherd, 153 Hoot Owl Holler Road, Columbia, KY 42728.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
