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Melvin Roy Brooks, 95, a resident of Gooding, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, February 22, 2025.
He was born in Hailey, Idaho on November 14, 1929, the son of Angus and Cora Dell (Bickle) Brooks. He was later educated and raised in Fairfield.
On August 17, 1957 he married his beloved - Beulah L. Johnston in Elko, Nevada.
Melvin is survived by his wife - Beulah Brooks of Gooding; two sons - Daniel Brooks of Twin Falls and David Brooks of Sun City West, Arizona; two grandsons - Brandon Brooks of Nampa and Nicholas Brooks of Kuna; and two great granddaughters - Crycania Brooks of Kuna and Aviana Boyer of Boise.
He was preceded in death by: his parents - Daniel Angus and Cora Dell Brooks; and his brothers - Earl, Raymond, and Wayne Brooks.
A celebration of life will be held later in the Spring of 2025 with inurnment to take place in the Elmwood Cemetery in Gooding.
Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel.
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