Gerald Thomas Brooks

Gerald Thomas Brooks, 85, of Slaughters, KY passed away Sunday, August 27, 2017 at Baptist Health in Madisonville.
He was born September 28, 1931 in Slaughters, KY to the late Basil Brooks and Imogene Marks Brooks. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Emma Lucille Brooks, one son, Gary Brooks, and one brother, Howard Brooks.
Mr. Brooks worked at Alcan in the maintenance department. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church in Slaughters. He was also a member of the Glass Makers of America.
He is survived by his daughter, Donna (Danny) Blue of Hanson, KY, four grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, August 31, 2017 at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home Slaughters-Hanson Chapel with Bro. Mark Hobgood officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Slaughters.
Visitation will be from 12:00 P.M. until 1:00 P.M. on Thursday at the funeral home.