Willard "Gator" Eugene Brooks

Willard “Gator” Eugene Brooks , 64, of Crittenden, KY, entered his eternal home on Wednesday July 3, 2024. Born on May 17, 1960 in Honeybee, KY, he was the son of the late John and Jewel Mossie Catron Brooks.

On January 7, 2012, “Will”, as he was also known, was united in marriage to the former Margaret Irene Davis; she survives.  He was a truck driver for Five Fold Trucking.  Being was an avid outdoorsman, he loved fishing, deer hunting, horses, riding his Harley and taking care of the farm but he will long be remembered for his love for eating “double cheeseburgers”, which meant, often times going to different restaurants trying out their double burgers. Among his many other adventures are his love for classic cars, drag racing, painting houses with his friends and wheeling and dealing for cars, trucks or anything that had a motor.  However, of all his many exciting life experiences, nothing could surpass his commitment as a wonderful grandpa to all his grandchildren.

Those left to caring on his memory include: one son: Eric Brooks of Dry Ridge; one daughter: Amber Brooks of Crittenden; two step-children: Neil Mullins of Burlington, Nicole Mullins of Dry Ridge; two brothers: Delbert Brooks of Crittenden, Johnny Brooks of Whitley City; six sisters: Mary Justice of Dry Ridge, Rita Perry and Shelia Bryant, both of McCreary County, Darlene Rombold of Florence, Flora Courtney and Nora Snodgrass, both of Crittenden, an aunt: Julie Blankenship of Wayne, MI, along with six grandchildren: Cali Sanford, Allee Brooks, Ethan Lay, Addie Meyer, Weston Delahanty and Karter Mullins.

Visitation and funeral services will be private and by invitation only.  Burial will be in the Hill Crest Cemetery.