He was born in Homer, Louisiana on September 19, 1955 to Richard Talmadge Brooks and Betty Sue Elkins.
Rick worked in construction and was a retired truck driver and heavy equipment operator. Rick was preceded in death by his father; brother, Rafael Brooks; and grandparents Virgil and Inez Elkins and Jewell and Lucille Brooks.
Rick is survived by his companion of 20 years, Connie Anderson; his mother Betty Bybee and step-father Rodger; sister, Pam Pierce (Alan); nieces Shannon Conners (Shawn), Courtney Lawshe and Jessica Pierce Olsen (Don); grandniece Chloe' Pierce; and grandnephew, Nathan Lawshe.
Rick enjoyed playing pool, canoeing and riding around the countryside on his motorcycle.
A funeral service for Richard will be held Friday, June 14, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home & Park, 601 Highway 80 East, Haughton, Louisiana 71037.