Omar M. Rooks Jr.

Omar Madison Rooks, Jr. 68, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2011. A long time Indianapolis resident, he was born in Russell Springs, KY to Omar and Nina Rooks. Omar was a graduate of Franklin Central High School in 1960 and attended Bob Jones University. He served on the Marion County Sheriff's Department for 28 years, retiring in 1991, owned and operated Deb's Pizza for 15 years and served as Constable of Franklin Township for four years from 2000-2004. His hobbies were trapshooting, restoring vintage cars and watching NASCAR races. Omar was preceded in death by his parents Omar and Nina Rooks and two brothers; Phillip and Ronald Rooks. He is survived by his devoted wife Mary of 49 years, his daughter Tammy (Tom) Templeton; granddaughter, Megan Templeton; grandson, Kyle Templeton; his aunt, Edith Hadley; sisters-in-law; Sue Rooks and Ann Betner and his brother-in-law, Mark Betner. Friends may call on Friday, February 11, 2011 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. in Little and Sons Funeral Home Stop 11 Chapel. The funeral service will be on Saturday, February 12, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. also at the funeral home. Burial will be in Acton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Gray Road Baptist Church, 5500 S. Gray Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46237. www.littleandsons indianapolis.com