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ALLEN JUNIOR BROOKS, 88, of Salisbury died July 30, 2008 at his home. Allen was born February 20, 1920 in Excello, MO the son of Allen Homer and Rena Delphia (Barger) Brooks. He married Jimmie Elizabeth Kitchen on June 21, 1941 and she preceded him in death on January 21, 1978. On February 26, 1987 he married Margaretta Jackson (Inglis) in Salisbury, MO.

Mr. Brooks is a retired farmer and member of the Pleasant Woods Baptist Church.

Mr. Brooks is survived by his wife Margaretta of Salisbury; a son Dan Brooks and wife Bonnie of Columbia, MO; three step sons Bruce (Donna) Inglis of Huntsville, Rodney (Janet) Inglis of Urich, MO, Greg (Sue) Inglis of Denham Springs, LS; two step daughters Carol (Ernie) Loganbill of Independence, MO, Linda (Otis) Smith of Rayville, MO; four sisters Lois Peart of San Antonio, TX, Ada Bell Linneman of Clifton Hill, MO, Wanda Green of Huntsville, MO, Bonnie Cruse of Warsaw, MO; step daughter-in-law Rita Ingels of Roland Park, KS; two grandchildren Philip and Lauren Brooks; twenty four step grandchildren and many step great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Jimmie; two brothers Wayne and Marion Brooks; and step son-in-law Timothy Inglis.

Visitation is Saturday, August 2, 2008 from Noon until 2:00 p.m. with services following at 2:00 p.m. at the Summerville Funeral Home in Salisbury. Burial in Salisbury City Cemetery. Memorials contributions may be made to the Pleasant Woods Baptist Church.

Minister: Dr. William R. Watts
Organist: Dan Brooks
Vocalist: Lauren Brooks
Pallbearers: Vernon Peart, Russell Brooks, Ronald Brooks, Roland Linneman, Mike Green, Curtis Cruse.