Ronald Lee Brooks, 68, passed away Monday, August 8, 2016 at CAMC Memorial Division in Charleston. Born May 23, 1948 in Beckley, WV, he was the son of the late Lon Brooks and Margie Baker Brooks. Ronald retired from Pitson Coal Company and was an UMWA member. He absolutely loved dogs. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Pansy Brooks. Those left to cherish his memory are four sisters, Delores Blankenship and husband, Danny of Glen Rogers, Sandra Bailey and husband, Eddie of Glen Rogers, Janice Trump of Beckley and Valerie Brooks of Glen Rogers; three brothers, Billy Baker of Daniels, Frankie Brooks and wife, Patricia of Ravencliff and James Brooks and wife, Joyce of Tolleytown; and a host of nieces and nephews.