Ronnie Hugh Brooks

Mr. Ronnie Hugh Brooks, 72, of Rincon, Ga, passed away peacefully August 9, 2020 at the Effingham Care Center. He was a native of Laurens County and a graduate of Dublin High School and Georgia Southern College. Ronnie spent the last fifty years in Effingham County as a teacher, coach, and State Farm agent. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Springfield. Ronnie loved hunting, fishing, helping others, and coaching his sons' sports teams. He is a former president and member of the Springfield Lions Club. He also served for eleven years as a member of the Effingham Health System Authority Board. He was preceded in death by his parents Joel Frank Brooks Sr. and Virginia Hobbs Brooks. He is survived by his wife, Beth Barber Brooks, and their two sons Scott Brooks (Suzanne) and Jay Brooks (Amber). And his dearly loved grandchildren, Kaylee, Will, and Ryan Brooks. He is also survived by his brothers, Joel Frank Brooks Jr. (Judy) and Ralph Brooks (Martha Ann) of Dublin and several nieces and nephews along with many great nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at Marie Baptist Church Dublin, Ga. at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Ivey Baptist Church building fund of Ivey, Ga or Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Stanley Funeral Home and Crematory staff ask that all in attendance to follow mandated social distancing guidelines set by our local health district and the CDC. Stanley Funeral Home and Crematory/Dublin Chapel has charge of funeral arrangements. To sign the Online Register Book please visit www.stanleyfuneralhome.com