Mr. Larry Brooks

Larry Glenn Brooks age 82 of Lansing, died Saturday, April 8, 2017 at his home. Mr. Brooks was born on November 12, 1934 to Glenn and Lela Hamm Brooks. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Tony Brooks and his wife, Dorothy Bare Brooks. After graduating from Lansing High School in 1953, he began his working career in various areas from a Veterinarian Assistant with Dr. Hightower, to later a career he would have for over 55 years owning and operating, Larry Brooks Construction. Larry was known to have a knack working with many types of machinery, but had a special gift when it came to running the bulldozer. He always loved to go to Florida for the annual equipment sale and would always find time to take the family to Walt Disney World. As a proud grandparent he never missed any of his granddaughters dance recitals or ballgames. Larry was a very charismatic person who was blessed with many friends.

Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 6:00 pm at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. John Elledge. The family will receive friends from 4:00-6:00 pm prior to the service at Badger Funeral Home.

Mr. Brooks is survived by, one daughter, Sandy and Laurie Brooks of Big Pine Key, Florida, one step-daughter, Linda and Jeff Badger of Jefferson, one granddaughter, Canzada and James Lyall of West Jefferson, one great-granddaughter, Abigail Lyall of West Jefferson, and his dog, Cowboy.
The family is meeting at the home of Canzada and James Lyall on Stringer Drive in West Jefferson.

The family respectfully request no flowers please. Memorials may be made to: Alzheimer's Association, 919 North Michigan Avenue Suite 1000, Chicago, IL 60611.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com.

Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Brooks' arrangements.