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Rock Hill – Major (retired) Ronald Floyd Rooks, 70, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019 at his residence.
Maj. Rooks was born in Rock Hill, SC and the son of the late Frell Roger Rooks and the late Sara Hood Rooks. He was of the Presbyterian faith and retired from the U. S. Army and National Guard with twenty-one years of service. He was a member of the Corinthians Masonic Lodge #416 in Newport, SC.
A graveside service will be held 3:30 PM, Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at Ebenezer ARP Church Cemetery, 1232 Ebenezer Road with Pastor Jim Parrish officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM prior to the service at Greene Funeral Home Northwest Chapel, 2133 Ebenezer Road. Military honors will be rendered to Major Rooks at the cemetery.
Maj. Rooks is survived by his wife, Connie Williford Rooks; his stepsons, James Collins and Daniel H. Collins (Audrey) all of Rock Hill; his sisters, Sandy Rooks Kennedy (Andy) of Rock Hill and Jean Rooks Powers (Houston) of Madison, MS; his grandsons, Colby, Cameron, Travis, T.J., and Daniel; his granddaughters, Nicole and Nevaeh; his nephews, Shane Adkins (Tammy) Brent Adkins; his nieces, Beth Mayo, Anna Powers, and Karah Mayo; and many friends.
Memorials may be made in Major Rooks name to St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Gideon International, c/o Chuck Jarrett, PO Box 314, Fort Mill, SC 297
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Harry Blue
So sad that this life has to come to and end, but a new life will start. We are sad at parting this Earth but you will fine joy yet again.Lewis Whisonant
We are saddened to hear about Ron's passing. I first met him at Sullivan in the 7th grade. He was always fun to be around. He will be missed.
Wayne Haselden
It is very sad news that RR's life has ended. He was a very fine man. I served with him in the guard. He will certainly be missed.
Cotton Howell
Great friend for over 60 years, always the life of the party. Rest in peace.
Ernie Wright
We all will miss our ole friend, He was another good guy, had many,many friends and he was always fun to be around, rest easy ole friend, we'll see each other again,
Thomas Carter
Sorry to hear of Ron’s passing.He surely was one of the better
people I’ve known along the way.
Our thoughts are with his loved ones
And friends.
Daniel Webster
Sorry to hear about the passing of Ronnie. We enjoyed being around him. He always wanted everyone to have a great time. He made you laugh and be glad to be with him. He helped us on the class reunion several years. Our prayers and thoughts are with his family. Daniel and Mary Jayne Webster