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Bob was a faithful, determined and dutiful man whose motto was, “anything worth doing, should be done right.”

Robert Glynn “Bob” Brooks, 91, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 2, 2026, in Oxford, MS.

Bob attended school in Water Valley and continued his education at Mississippi State University graduating with a Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps (active and reserves), retiring with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel after a distinguished military career.

Once he completed his education and active-duty obligations, Bob entered the corporate world starting with Prudential, arranging agriculture loans. This launched Bob’s career in banking and lending, working primarily in construction lending for several national banking firms in Houston, TX.

After his retirement, Bob and Pat returned to Water Valley in 2004. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Water Valley, where he taught Dr. Paul Odom’s Men’s Sunday School Class. In his spare time, Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, golfing occasionally and preparing his Sunday school lesson. He spent a lot of time on construction projects around the house and helping out others on the Brooks family farm.

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In his spare time, Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, golfing occasionally and preparing his Sunday school lesson.

Bob is survived by his wife Pat Brooks of Water Valley, MS; children, Carla (Lee) Gabel of Plano, TX and Jennifer (Dusty) Moore of Dallas, TX; granddaughter Alayna Moore of Dallas, TX; brother, Travis (Amy) Brooks of Water Valley, MS. In addition, Bob is remembered by his nieces and nephews, many extended family members and friends who will deeply miss him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Emmett and Eva Jordan Brooks; siblings, Eva Frances Fultz, Billie Brooks Terrell, Currie Brooks and Frank Berle Brooks; and his nephew Brad Brooks.

Bob was a faithful, determined and dutiful man whose motto was, “anything worth doing, should be done right.” This is a reflection of the way he approached both his responsibilities and his life.

A visitation will be held Wednesday, October 7, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, with the funeral service immediately following at 1:00 PM, all at Seven Oaks Funeral Home. Dr. Randy Bain will officiate. Pallbearers are Heath Brooks, Justin Brooks, Brandon Brooks, Jordan Hodge, Eli Hodge and Lee Gabel. Nephews Daryl Fultz, Steve Fultz, Greg Terrell and Austin Hodge will serve as honorary pallbearers. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. Seven Oaks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, donations in honor of Mr. Robert Glynn Brooks can be made to First Baptist Church (800 North Main Street, Water Valley, MS 38965).

Expressions of condolences may be shared on Mr. Robert Glynn Brooks’ tribute page at www.sevenoaksfuneralhome.com