Brian A. Rooker Jr., better known to all by as “BJ”, age 38, passed away at home on Monday, June 24, 2024. BJ was born on November 30, 1985 in Columbus, Ohio. BJ devoted his life to family and friends, as well as fishing. He loved fishing, Ohio State football, a good game of bowling and helping family and friends. Preceded in death by his granddaughter, Hope; maternal grandparents and special friend, Wendi Koah. Survived by his mother, Debbie (Alex) Cortez; siblings, Alyssa Rooker (Dan Martin), and Jessica Rooker (Chuck Flynn); children, Gage, Austin, Heaven, Savannah and Blaze Rooker; grandchildren, Bentley Rooker; nieces and nephews, Kameron Hood, Makayla Miller, Owen Hood, Peyton Flynn, Tyler Flynn, Makinzy Flynn, Kaitlynn Martin, Talya Martin, Taylor Martin; special friends, Tyler (Alexis) Holycross and Maria Roberts. Family will receive friends on Monday, July 1, 2024 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at Advantage Funeral and Cremation Services by Schoedinger Hilltop, 3030 W. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43204 where funeral service will follow at 1:00 pm. Interment Sunset Cemetery.