Rollie Clifton Brooks

Rev. Rollie C. Brooks, 101, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2025 in Weatherford, Texas.

Graveside service: A private interment will be held at Dicey Cemetery, Weatherford.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Clearfork Baptist Church, 100 Ragle Road, Weatherford, Texas, 76087.

Rollie was born November 16, 1924 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to Oakley and Nona Ruth (Hudnall) Brooks. At the age of 8, his family moved to Lincoln, Illinois. He attended Lincoln Community High School. Rollie furthered his education at Valparaiso Technical Institute in Valparaiso, Indiana, Southern Baptist Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, and the University of Illinois in Springfield, Illinois.

Rollie pastored churches in Indiana, Illinois, Arizona, and Texas. He is the former pastor of Clear Fork Baptist Church in Weatherford. He also spent nearly 30 years with Illinois State Police Communications, where he served as a statewide Communication System Administrator.

Rollie served 4 years in the United States Navy as a radio operator on the LST-309, participating in the invasions at Sicily, Normandy, and in the Pacific Theater. His ship was at Omaha Beach on D-Day, June 6, 1944

Rollie was married to Marcella (Board) for 76 years until her death in 2022. They were married on April 27, 1946.

He is preceded in death by his wife; his son, Thomas; his parents; and his sisters, Ruth and Erlene.

Survivors: He is survived by 4 of his 5 children, William Douglas Brooks (Linda) of Lincoln, Illinois, Elisabeth (Betsy) Warren of Sanger, Texas, Susan Adams (Billy) of Aledo, Texas, and John Brooks (Christine) of Boca Raton; 12 grandchildren; and 13 great- grandchildren.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Beyond Faith Hospice and the staff at Martin Crest Assisted Living.