R. Ned Brooks
R. Ned Brooks, 86, formerly of North Manchester, Ind., died Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, at Hospice of the Valley, Glendale, Ariz.
He was born in North Manchester, on March 5, 1927, to Raymond A. and Beatrice (Churchill) Brooks. Ned graduated from Central High School in North Manchester in 1945, and on Aug. 29, 1947, he married Mary Jane Bowman.
He served his country in the United States Navy during World War II aboard the USS New Orleans. From 1952-1985 he was personal lines manager for Travelers Insurance Company, working at offices in South Bend, Ind., and Chicago, Ill. Ned was a member of the United Methodist Church, American Legion Post # 286, member and past Governor of Moose Lodge # 1518 and the Eagles Lodge.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years; two sons: John (Audrey) Brooks, Denver, Colo.; David Brooks, Glendale; a daughter: Nedra (David) Simmler, Glendale; and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one sister and one brother.
Visitation will take place from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, at McKee Mortuary, 1401 SR 114 W., North Manchester. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14. Pastor J.P. Freeman will officiate and burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery, 600 Beckley St., North Manchester.