Edward Rooks, 76, of Columbia passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at the Russell County Hospital. He was born on December 20, 1948 in Adair County, a son of the late John and Pearl Bryant Rooks.
Edward worked as a drywall installer for over 40 years. He spent most of his time working, but when he did take time off, he enjoyed coon hunting and horseback riding.
Survivors include one brother, Ira Rooks of Columbia; one sister, Clarene Sinclair of Columbia; five nieces, Brenda (and Charles) Shepherd of Columbia, Margie (and Danny) Rooks of Columbia, Barbara (and Jackie) Bryant of Trafalgar, Indiana, Holly (and Paul) Kerns of Russell Springs, and Teresa (and Bobby) DeVore of Columbia; and four nephews: Robyn (and Linda) Rooks of Versailles, Bobby (and Tina) Sinclair of Columbia, Roger (and Bonnie) Bennett of Danville, Indiana, and Tony (and Christy) Rooks of Mooresville, Indiana.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sherlene Rooks, who passed away on May 4, 2022.
Funeral service was Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Bernard Funeral Home. Bro. Craig Huddleston officiated. Burial in Free Union Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Robyn Rooks, Tony Rooks, Bobby Sinclair, Danny Rooks, Bobby DeVore, Jackie Bryant, and Paul Kerns.
In lieu of flowers or funeral gifts, the family requests expressions of sympathy be made as donations to the Free Union Cemetery Fund, c/o Charles Shepherd, 153 Hoot Owl Holler Road, Columbia, KY 42728.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at bernardfuneralhome.com.
