Rea Rooks Obituary (1920 - 2019)

Rea Rooks December 11, 1920 - July 24, 2019 Rea Rooks, 98, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 24, 2019. Rea was married to Grace Evelyn Gent in Georgia and together they raised 6 children. Rea served during World War II in the Air Force, stationed in the European Area. He retired from Hill Air Force Base after working for 32 years. He played the piano and organ for 70+ years, often playing for his church. He was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Rea's hobbies included fishing, camping and genealogy. Rea is survived by 5 of his 6 children, Glenn (Cindy) Rooks, Gene (Rita) Rooks, Jeannette (Aaron) Pontius, Anita Rooks, Carolyn (Darcy) Dyck; 23 grandchildren, 70 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Grace; Father, William Jackson Rooks, Mother, Emma Obelia Leigh; Daughter, Beverly Anne Rooks-Pontius, and all of his brothers and sisters. Services will be held on Monday, July 29, 2019 at the Myers Roy Mortuary 5865 S. 1900 W. Roy, UT at 3:00 PM with a viewing prior from 1:00-2:30PM. A graveside will be in the Sink Creek Cemetery in Florida at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.myers-mortuary.com