On Friday, April 9, 2010, age 74 of West Mifflin. He was a recognized as a Sears National Citizen of the Year for his volunteer work. Former Fire Chief and life member of West Mifflin VFC # 3. He retired from Sears in West Mifflin after 30 years. In retirement he worked at Carmike Maxisaver in West Mifflin and an avid golfer. Beloved husband of Carol (Hough) Brooks; loving father of Stephen (Linda) Brooks, Donald M. Brooks and Donna (Frank) Denk; grandfather of Jayson, Nichole, Craig, Ashley and Jared; great-grandfather of Dylan; brother of Kay Nock, Robert and Walter Brooks.