Lewis “Buster” S. Brooks, 76, passed away Friday, March 13, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin.
Lewis was born Aug. 16, 1943, in Carthage to C. W. and Agnes “Simpson” Brooks. He was a sheet metal mechanic in the United States Airforce and the Air Force Reserves. Lewis retired as a master sergeant after 26 years in the military. When he moved back to Carthage, he opened Lew’s Barber Shop just off the Square. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge #197 in Carthage.
Lewis was united in marriage to Vickie Lois Moody in 1963. They were married for 39 years; she preceded him in death in 2002. He was then united in marriage to Amy Avram on April 29, 2005, in Orange Park, Fla.; she survives.
Lewis is also survived by one son, Lonnie Brooks (Shelley) of Valley Springs, Calif.; one daughter, Lisa Kirby (Scott) of San Antonio, Texas; two step-sons, Andrew Anderson (Samantha) and Nicholas Anderson (Jullianna); seven grandchildren, Michael Engstrom, Emily Roberts, Amanda Hughes, Brandon Brooks, Brittany Brooks, Blaine Brooks and Chance Brooks; along with nine great-grandchildren and six step-grandchildren.
Lewis was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Opal Faye Campbell (2019).
Visitation will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 21, 2020, at the Ulmer Funeral Home. Memorial services will immediately follow at 10 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Masonic Lodge #197 in care of Ulmer Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be made at www.ulmerfh.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Ulmer Funeral Home.
