Mackie Gilbert Brooks

Mackie Gilbert Brooks passed away on November 4, 2026, in Sallisaw at the age of 92. He was born on July 21, 1934, in McKey, Oklahoma, to Emmer Brown (Torbett) Brooks and Gilbert Duffy Lee Brooks.

He married Lorna Jane Choate on January 9, 1960, in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. They shared many happy years together until her passing on June 25, 2015.

Mackie was a proud Army veteran who spent many years as the property manager for Dwight Mission Presbyterian Center. He later retired from Borg Warner as a forklift operator. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, and watching old western movies and bull riding on television.

He is survived by his daughter, Sheila Neal and husband Rick Neal of Pea Ridge, Arkansas, his son, Mike Brooks and wife Wendy of Sallisaw, and his son Russell Brooks and wife Alisha of Sallisaw; grandchildren Heath Neal and wife Megan, Cody Neal and wife Lauren, Ethan Brooks, Bailey Brooks, and Cera Brooks; and great-grandchildren Hazel Neal, Cole, Neal, Cash Neal, and Beckham Neal. He also leaves behind several other relatives and friends who will continue to cherish his memory.

Mackie was preceded in death by his wife, Lorna; his parents; two sisters, Anna Maye Griffith and Elsie Petree; and three brothers, Joe Brooks, Charles Brooks, and Marion Brooks; and his furry companion Huckleberry.

Cremation is under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.