Robert Edward Brooks, beloved son of the late Linwood and Carey Brooks was born on January 2, 1941 in Washington D.C. Known to all of his family and friends as ''Bobby'' he enjoyed his early childhood years being reared in Fairfield Maryland until his family moved to the 500 block of Baker Street in the early 1940's. Baker Street days was where Bobby spent the majority of his ife. He formed many lasting friendships there. It was during his early years that he became known as :King'' by many of his childhood friends because he could run faster than the other neighborhood boys. as a young boy Bobby loved to visit the Carey Theatre and watch westerns with his friends. They would identify with the film characters and have fun adopting the names of their favorite character. Bobby was called ''Rocky Lane''. When visiting churches had service under a tent on the lot, Bobby would sing loudly with the choir. Bobby loved playing cards and socializing. He was often the life of the party. You could easily pick him out on a crowded dance floor because his head was the one bobbing up and down. He was never shy about telling his family and friends, ''I love yah Bubba''. Bobby was educated in the Baltimore City School system and worked in a number of jobs which included Montgomery Wards, American Standard with his father Linwood, Bethlehem Sseel, and finally as a laborer with the City of Baltimore, Department of Bridge and High-Ways. He worked with the City of Baltimore for 34 years until his retirement in 2002. Bobby departed this earth on January 5, 2006 after a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Annie White Ducy, and Deborah Brooks. He is survived by two sisters, Florence Jenkins and Cecelia Magwood, two brothers, Linwood and Jerome Brooks, one brother-in-law, James White, Sr. and a host of nieces and nephews. Bobby will also be fondly remembered by the children and grandchildren of his departed friend, Sheila Gaines; Alice Wheeler, Bridgette White, Virginia Gilliam, Davon Gilliam, Jermaine Gilliam, and Jerrod Gilliam. Devoted brother, uncle and friends, he will be missed by all.