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Richard Alfred Brooker
11/2/1942 - 4/8/2023
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Obituary For Richard Alfred Brooker
Richard Alfred "Frosty" Brooker, aged 80, passed away at home on Saturday April 8, 2023.
Richard was born in Waco, TX and is proceeded in death by his parents Isaac and Mary Alice Brooker,
7 of his 8 siblings (Anne Cox, Marilyn Sue Brooker, RB "Dobie" Brooker, Will Tom "Boney",
Judy Irene Brooker, Billy Jack Brooker and Nancy Joe Brooker), his wife Shirley Brooker,
and his sons, Richard Alfred Brooker Jr, Richard Douglas Brooker and Jerry Don Brooker.
Surviving Richard is his sister Becky Roberts, his daughters-in-law Susan Brooker,
Lisa Brooker and Dawn Brooker and his four grandchildren Brandon Brooker, Delaney Brooker,
Ryan Brooker and Brett Brooker.
Richard was an auto mechanic by trade. He grew up in Waco, but spent his adult years in New Caney,
Houston, and Conroe before moving to his property in Willis where he spent the rest of his years.
He enjoyed "prepping" for the future, guns, FOX News and puttering around on his property. He
couldn't stand to be away from home for long.
There will be a celebration of life service for Richard on May 20th at 11:00 AM at Sam Houston
Memorial Funeral Home. Memorial condolences to the family can be made at www.shmfh.com.
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