Theodore Brooks

1939 - 2020

Theodore Brooks obituary, 1939-2020, Axtell, TX

BORN

1939

DIED

2020

FUNERAL HOME

Pecan Grove Funeral Home - Waco

3124 Robinson Drive

Waco, Texas

Theodore Brooks Obituary

Theodore Brooks

June 21, 1939 - Oct. 10, 2020

Ted Allen Brooks, 81, of Axtell, TX, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020, at his home. A graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, at Oakwood Cemetery, 2124 S. 5th Street, Waco, TX.

Ted was born on June 21, 1939, in Dayton, Ohio. He was raised in Dayton and served in Germany as an MP in the U.S. Army. He lived in Indiana and Kansas before finally landing in Texas, where he lived with his wife, Linda. Ted and Linda enjoyed cruises and extensive traveling. Ted also enjoyed a good poker game and had a close-knit circle of friends in both Texas and Ohio. He enjoyed gathering with his friends for a meal or a game of Poker (of course!). Ted was a very independent person, but had a soft spot for his dog, Kady, and his goats. He also enjoyed following the journeys of all of his grandchildren. His career included positions at NCR in Dayton, Fabwell and Owens Corning.

Ted was preceded in death by Linda, his wife of 27 years; his parents, Theodore and Viola Brooks; his brothers, Eldron and Ernie; sister, Jeannette Schlein; and stepson, Billy Ray Strickland.

He is survived by his son, Ted (Amy); daughters, Lori (Rich) Embry, Amy Fries; stepdaughters, Sheila (Beau) Tidrick and Tammy (Stan) Dunn; stepson, Larry (Dana) Hulvey; grandchildren, Steve, Brendon, Alyssa, Brooke, Chloe, Ella and Mia; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Fuzzy Friends Waco or a local no kill animal shelter.

The guest book is available at pecangrovefuneral.com.

Published by Waco Tribune-Herald from Oct. 14 to Oct. 18, 2020.
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I was lucky to have Ted as a friend. We shared many poker trips,tournaments and games. He was a great player and a straight shooter.He is missed but never forgotten.

jack Boozer

October 8, 2022

RIP my friend=O<û

Jack boozer

October 14, 2020

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2124 S. 5th Street, Waco, TX

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