William Russell Rooks

William ""Bill"" Russell Rooks July 26, 1940 - November 30, 2012 Resident of Walnut Creek, CA Originally of Memphis, TN In the early hours on November 30, 2012, Bill Rooks passed away peacefully and gracefully with his adoring wife of 54 years, Jerri, by his side. Bill was loved by an enormous network of family and friends, as he touched countless lives in a way that will always be treasured. He was immensely generous, exceptionally kind and shared his wonderful sense of humor to the end. Bill's unfathomably special relationship with Jerri, who had been his constant companion since the age of 14, provided continuous joy throughout his life to both them and others. He went to be with our Lord content and grateful. Bill is survived by his wife (Jerri), three children (Cindy Abramson, Robin Ward, and Russ Rooks), three grandchildren (Colby Ward and Mackenzie and Nicholas Abramson), and two sisters (Delores Irby and Linda Herron). Memorial Service to be held at Leawood East Baptist Church, 1620 North Houston Levee Road Cordova, TN 38016 on Thursday, December 20th, 2012. Visitation will begin at 6:00 followed by the service at 7:00. In lieu of flowers, Bill would have appreciated helping others with contributions made to: Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, In Memory of: Bill Rooks 230 East Ohio Street, Suite 304, Chicago, IL 60611-3201 http://pulmonaryfibrosis.donorpages.com/Tribute/BillRooks Memorial Service Thursday, December 20, 2012 07:00 pm Visitation Thursday, December 20, 2012 06:00 pm-07:00 pm