James Gannon Brooks' Obituary
James Gannon Brooks, 26 was born August 28, 1990 in Tulsa to Dennis Brooks and Lisa Smith, passed away June 16, 2017 in Jenks, Oklahoma. Gannon excelled at wrestling and football growing up in the Jenks Program. He was never afraid of the work ethic it took to be a champion. Guidance was provided by Mom and Dad to succeed at all athletic endeavors. As a certified mechanic he enjoyed working on all cars, trucks (big and small) and of course the occasional boat. Time spent at Grand Lake with family and friends was very important to Gannon. He seemed to be happiest when tasked with a project. From a young age, he learned to hammer, saw and nail. His latest passions has been time spent with his niece and nephew and horticulture. They loved their Uncle Gannon. It was not uncommon to find the three of them on the floor, on the couch or building the next fort if the whim arose. As for the horticulture, he promised us the finest tomatos we ever saw. We will make sure to see the current crop to fruition. Gannon is preceded in passing by his grandmother, Jackie Brooks; grandfather Glen D. Edwards; uncle, Kirk D. Edwards and his step-grandfather, Charles C. Smith Gannon is survived by his mother and step-father, Lisa T. and John G. Smith; father, Dennis Brooks; grandmother, Sandy Helt and step grandfather Dewey Helt; step grandmother, Joy B. Smith; sister, Jennifer R. Bennet; brother in law, Dustin W. Bennett; nephew, Boston Wayne Bennett; niece, Zoey Belle Bennett; aunt, June Ramseyer; aunt, Carol Howeth; uncle,Gary Brooks; uncle, Eric Smith; aunt, Vicki Smith; aunt, Michelle Smith; aunt, Stacy Tucker; cousins, Cole Smith, Grayson Smith and Brennan Tucker. And Capone (his faithful dog). Gannon will be dearly missed by everyone who knew and loved him.
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