Robert "Bob" Brooks

Romans 1:16 “For I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also the Greek.”

Bob, age 85, a resident of Baton Rouge and native of Olla, LA, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 21, 2024. He was a graduate of NLU Monroe and served as a Naval Officer in the U.S. Navy. Bob and his wife, Donna, were the founders of Bob Brooks School of Real Estate and Insurance, Inc. 

He is survived by his loving wife, Donna; son, Bradley Brooks; favorite grandson, Justin Brooks; sister, Martha Cornett; and numerous nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Brooks of Olla, LA; daughter, Sherie; and son, Robert. 

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service at Jefferson Baptist Church, 9135 Jefferson Highway in Baton Rouge, on Monday, December 30, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. A visitation will be held at the church beginning at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory, 11817 Jefferson Highway in Baton Rouge.

Bob's son, Robert M. Brooks, Jr., (December 9, 1962 - October 16, 2024) will also be honored at the funeral service on Monday, December 30, 2024 at Jefferson Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gideons International, P.O. Box 86366, Baton Rouge, LA 70879.

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.