Wesley D. Brooks, 85, of Steubenville, OH, passed away October 31, 2014 at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry, OH.

He was born April 2, 1929 in East Steubenville, WV, a son of the late Owen S. Sr. and Adda E. (Call) Brooks.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Alice O. "Dutch" (Long) Brooks; daughter, Laura Ann Brook; great grandson, Samson; brothers, Owen S. Brooks, Jr. and Howard Brooks.

Wesley served his country in the United States Navy during WWII.

He retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel where he worked as a boiler operator.

Wesley attended the Weems Chapel, Smithfield, OH. He was a member of the American Legion.

He is survived by his significant other, Lanni (Curtiss); daughter, Joyce A. (Michael Boehke) Brooks; sons, David (Edna) Brooks, Richard L. (Pamela) Brooks, and Patrick Brooks; 3 step children; sister, Gertrude (Clarence) Morris; sisters-in-law, Geraldine Carpenter and Barbara Brooks; and blessed with many many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.

Friends will be received on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Everhart-Bove Funeral Home, 685 Canton Rd., Wintersville and on Tuesday from 12:00 Noon until time of funeral services at 1:00 PM with Brother Shaun Ford officiating.

Burial will follow at Hopewell Cemetery, Rayland, OH with full Military Honors.

Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans, POB 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301.

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