Loring Edgar Brooks

Loring Edgar Brooks, 80, of Waterford passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020, at home from Parkinson’s Disease in the loving care of his wife and soul mate of 63 years.

Loring was born October 11, 1939, in Washington County to the late Delbert Ira and Florence Bertha Miller Brooks. He met Lucille Hanlon at Liberty United Church when they were 13 years old and were married on January 26, 1957 at 6th and Washington Street Church of Christ. They are members of Fifth Street Church of Christ in Beverly.

Loring worked at Ludlow Township, Harra Equipment, Williamstown Pottery and retired from B. F. Goodrich/RJF International after 42 years. He enjoyed farming, hunting, fishing, camping, restoring his 1960 Ford Convertible Sunliner car, and making wine to fill his 12’ x 8’ wine rack he built for family and friends. While battling Parkinson’s he enjoyed golfing, bowling, and fishing on the Wii.

He is preceded in death by his mom and dad, his twin sister Louise Evelyn Myers, two brothers, Walter and Frank Brooks, a son-in-law Garry Styer, a grandson-in-law Thomas Barengo and a grandson Brant Brooks. Also, sisters-in-law Louise Hupp and Erma Whalen, and a brother-in-law Ralph Hupp preceded Loring in death.

Loring is survived by his wife, Lucille, daughters, Cindy Lea and Brenda Lea of Marietta, a son, David Wayne (Tanja Leigh) of Waterford, sisters, Delores Brooks of Marietta, Patty Cody of London, KY, and Janet Wells of Whipple, a brother, Don (Sharon) Brooks of Marietta, and a brother-in-law Clarence Whalen. Grandchildren: Jamey Styer, Troy (Roxanne) Styer, Brandy Barengo, Sarah (Andrew) Ware, great grandchildren: Bishop Nunn, Johnathan Styer, Eric (Erica) Michaud, Beth Michaud (Andrew), Miranda Michaud, Dominick and Bailey Barengo, Josiah, Joel, Luke and Asher Ware, Jaden Brooks and special great grandson Logan Brooks who “Great Pa” enjoyed taking camping and giving rides on his tractors. Loring had a special nephew John Loring Hupp and four great, great grandkids: Lyza Miller, Everly, Remington, and Eriyah Michaud. He also enjoyed his kitty cat “Baby Girl.”

The family offers a special thank-you to the staff of Amedisys Hospice for all of the special care they gave Loring.

Due to COVID-19, services will be limited to immediate family only. McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home is assisting the family and messages of sympathy may be sent at www.Lankfordfh.com.