Gerald E. Brooks passed away March 20, 2019 at the age of 88. He joined Dorothy, his beloved wife of 54 years, in eternal life. Jerry had a generous heart and loved to laugh with family, friends and strangers. Memorial Service: 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2019, First United Methodist Church in Colleyville, 1000 Church Street, Colleyville, TX 76034. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Meals on Wheels 5740 Airport Freeway, Haltom City, TX 76117 or the North Texas Food Bank, 2525 Cullen St, Fort Worth, TX 76107. Jerry is preceded in death by his parents Arlie and Lillian and his brothers Wayne, Duane, and Ken. He is survived by his brother Paul, his sons and their spouses, Larry and Fran Brooks and Tom and Judie Brooks, his daughter Deb Kirby, his 5 granddaughters, his favorite grandson, and 7 great grandchildren.