Robert William Brooks, 68, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2017 in Friendswood, Texas after a lengthy illness. Robert, who was fondly known as “Bob”, was born to Harry William and Mary Catherine Brooks on February 12, 1949 in San Antonio, Texas. He graduated from Highlands High School in 1967 and attended San Antonio College.

Bob proudly served his country as an aircraft mechanic in the United States Navy from 1968 to 1972. He received the National Defense Service medal, Vietnam Service Medal with One Bronze Star, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.

After serving the Navy, Bob received a B.S. degree from Texas State University in May, 1976 with a double major in computer science and mathematics.

On June 4, 1976, Bob married his sweetheart, the former Nancy Van Scoder, in San Antonio, Texas. They were blessed with two children, Sarah and Timothy Brooks.

Bob began his career as a computer programmer at The University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio in 1977. He accepted a job with Singer Link in the Houston area in 1979. Bob received numerous quota club awards while employed as an account sales executive in the Houston area. After retirement, Bob worked for Redwing Shoe Store in Pasadena, Texas until 2014.

For leisure time Bob enjoyed playing golf. He was an avid golfer and a long-time member of South Shore Country Club in League City, Texas.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Mary Catherine Brooks. He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy Brooks, children, Sarah Brooks Rhoads, son, Timothy Brooks and wife, Valerie.

Siblings include his brother, John Brooks and wife, Debbie Kothmann, sister, Melissa Seitze and husband, David, nieces, Madeline Seitze, and Christy Brooks-Ishmael, and husband, Scott.

Other survivors include Bob’s father-in-law, Elton Van Scoder, and sister-in-law, Donna Carlton and husband, Casey.

Bob never met a stranger and had a great sense of humor. He was a loving husband, father, and brother. Bob will truly be missed by his family and friends.

The family owes a debt of gratitude to Jack and Debbie Blackburn, Dan and Toni Miller, Randy and Becky Mulvaney, Gary and Lee Anne Robbins, Gilbert and Benita Alvarez, and Henry Reist.

The family would also like to acknowledge the love and support of Dan and Pam Boyle, Neal and Shirley Burroff, Bob Casey, Tony and Kris Cipriani, Jean Hatch, Byron Hodges, Mark and Christie O’ Rear, Mary Ann Oler, Elaine Pate, Allen and Kay Richards, Donna Sprivey, and Nick Williams.

A visitation with the family will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Clear Lake Church of Christ in Houston, Texas followed by the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. Interment with military honors will be at Forest Park East Cemetery in Webster, Texas.

In lieu of customary remembrances, memorial contributions may be directed in honor of Robert to Lifeline Chaplaincy in Houston, Texas or Texas State University Department of Athletics Women’s Golf team.