Kenneth Dwayne Brooks, 79, of Sturgeon, died Thursday, January 7, 2021 in Columbia.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, January 11, 2021 at the Sturgeon United Methodist Church, burial will follow the service in the Mt. Horeb Cemetery in Sturgeon.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at the church on Monday.

To those attending the visitation and service, we ask that you wear a face mask, and maintain social distancing. Be aware that capacity and seating may be limited. We will follow guidelines set forth by Boone County.

Dwayne was born January 3, 1942 in Sturgeon, MO the son of Leo Berdett and Helen Louise (Roberts) Brooks.

On August 22, 1964, in Ashland, Dwayne married Peggy Ann Ashlock, she preceded in him death on March 5, 2014.

Dwayne is survived by his daughter Berdetta Brooks Moore (Mike Warner), grandson, Lee Moore (Hope Allred), brothers Gerald (Sandy) Brooks of Columbia, Larry (Barbara) Brooks of Sturgeon, Stan (Jorene) Brooks of Sturgeon.

Dwayne was preceded in death by his wife Peggy and his parents.

Dwayne taught math and science for 30 years, four years at Elsberry and 26 years at Moberly High School.

In the summers Dwayne would paint houses, and after he retired from teaching, he worked for Ritchie and Sons Hardware in Sturgeon for 15 years.

Dwayne spent his life taking care of his wife Peggy, he enjoyed St. Louis Cardinals Baseball, and especially loved spending time with his grandson, Lee.

Memorial donations are suggested to the Mt. Horeb Cemetery or the Sturgeon United Methodist Church, and may be sent in care of Fenton-Kendrick Funeral Home, 104 S. Collier Centralia, MO 65240.

Online condolences may be left at www.fentonkendrickfh.com

The service will be streamed live at https://distantlink.com/fenton-kendrick.html