Claiborne "Barry" Broocks
Claiborne "Barry" Broocks
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Barry was born on January 23, 1954 in Yazoo City, Mississippi and passed away Friday, August 5, 2022 in Bossier City, Louisiana.
He was preceded in death by his parents, JW and Edna Broocks and his brother, Travis Broocks. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Susanne Broocks; two sons, Chris Broocks of Shreveport, Louisiana and Mark Broocks and wife, Sarah of Fort Collins, Colorado; grandchildren, Noah and Zella Broocks; brother, Jim Broocks and wife, Loraine and nephews, Jeffrey, Jonathan and Spencer Broocks.
Barry recently retired after 40 years as a computer analyst in gas pipeline. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed.
Honoring Barry as pallbearers will be Jeffrey Broocks, Jonathan Broocks, Spencer Broocks, Bentley Evans, Steven Gore and Ricky Withem.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, JDRF P.O. BOX 37920, Boone, IA 50037-0920, Shriners Hospital for Children, Attn: Processing Center, P.O. Box 947765, Atlanta, GA 30394 or to the American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692.
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Victoria Yanner
August 12, 2022
Barry was a great guy! We worked together at Arkla from 1984-92. Condolences to Suzanne, sons and extended family. God bless!
Jan Merritt
August 10, 2022
I remember many golf rounds with Barry, steve and Ricky. He was quiet and reserved, hit the ball consistantlyvwell. Always a pleasure to.play vwith these guys. Barry will be greatly missed.
Larry Wall
August 9, 2022
I had the pleasure of working with Barry at ARKLA for many years. I shall remember him as always being pleasant and positive.
Rest In Peace my dear friend.
DOLPH D DICKSON
August 9, 2022
From a Former Coworker from ARKLA 1977 - 2001.
Barry was a great fun loving guy that always made you laugh.
He will truly be missed. R.I.P. Barry
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