Kenneth Ray Brooks, 64, of St. Joseph, MO, passed away on July 27, 2023.

Kenny was born on December 26, 1958 to Roger and Loretta (Bradley) Brooks in St. Joseph,MO.

Kenny grew up a southside boy and graduated from Benton high School in 1977. After high school he joined the IBEW 545 where he worked for many electrical contractors throughout his nearly 40 year career. Kenny retired from IBEW 545 in December 2022.

Kenny married the love of his life, Tammy, on August 15, 1986 in Las Vegas, NV. They had no children together, but he was always a devoted step-father to Tammy's daughter, Dana.

Kenny loved fishing, camping, caring for his cats, the Kansas City Chiefs and the St. Louis Cardinals. He was a best friend to his brother David, and spent time caring for his father before he passed. Kenny was a beloved brother and will be greatly missed.

Kenny is survived by his wife, Tammy Brooks, step-daughter, Dana Foster, step-granddaughters, Madalyn and Rebecca Foster, siblings, Roger Lee (Susan) Brooks, Diane (Randy) Dudik, Cathy (Everett) Lewis, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Kenny was predeceased by his father and step-mother, Roger and Sis Brooks, mother, Loretta Brooks, brother, David Brooks, sister, Vivian Joyce Brooks, and step-granddaughter, Isabella Foster.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 am  Wednesday,  August 2, 2023 at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Kenny's memory to AFL-CIO Community Services.