Robert M. Rooks Jr., 77, of Perrysville died Friday morning, Oct. 14, 2016 in Wooster Community Hospital following a brief illness.
Bob was born Aug. 27, 1939 in Crestline and was the son of the late Robert M. and Dorothy Faye Stoner Rooks Sr. He was a 1957 graduate of Butler High School and proudly served in the U.S. Air Force from 1957 through 1961 as a Command Post Specialist, and later served with the 179th Air National Guard.
He lived in southern Ashland County for most of his life and owned and operated MCA and Mohican Excavating for 55 years with his wife. He was a recipient of the Horizon Award from Ashland County Soil & Water Conservation District and was known for his honesty, pleasant manner, and willingness to lend a helping hand.
Bob was a member of the Air Force Association, the American Legion Post #257, the Hanover Lodge #115 F&AM, the King Cyrus Chapter #217 RAM, the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of Canton, the Society of Professional Engineers holding numerous positions, and was a member of the Butler Co-Op, serving on its Board of Directors. In his spare time Bob loved to hunt and fish, garden, and cook his scrumptious BBQ chicken and prime rib.
Bob leaves his love, legacy, and many memorable times to his wife of 58 years, Connie A. Kulon Rooks, whom he met while stationed at Westover Airforce Base and married July 26, 1958; three sons: Allen (Christy) Rooks and Robert (Julie) Rooks, both of Perrysville, and Eric (Karen) Rooks, of Loudonville; two daughters: Lisa (Gary) Smith, of Bellville and Rebecca (Steve) Moffett, of Jeromesville; 14 grandchildren: Nicole Rooks, Nathan (Lauren) Brian, Jessica (Josh) Mott, Matt Rooks, Mitch Rooks, Devon (Mike) Goudy, Christopher Rooks, Brittany Moffett, Kalyn (Tim) Pryor, Tara Moffett, Bradley Moffett, Molly Moffett, Jerry (Susan) Van Sickle, and Jason (Rose) Van Sickle; three great-grandchildren: Adalyn Goudy, Paisley Goudy, and Keagan Moffett.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Clinton Rooks; infant twin sisters; and a step-grandson, Tyler Riffel.
A graveside service with Masonic rites and Military honors will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19 at Loudonville Cemetery with Rev. Howard Burnett officiating.
The Lindsey Funeral Home, 123 N. Market St., Loudonville, OH 44842 is assisting the Rooks family. There will be no visitation. Memorial contributions may be sent to the funeral home to help the family defray expenses. Online condolences may be left for the Rooks family by visiting www.Byerly-Lindsey.com.
