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Obituary For Ronald Alfred Rooks

Memorial services for Mr. Ronald Alfred Rooks will take place on Monday July 20,2020 at 12 noon in the chapel of the Estep Brothers Funeral Home 1300 Eutaw Place, the family will receive friends from 11:30 am until twelve noon, respecting CDC rules and regulations during this COVID-19 pandemic visitation is walk through with a maximum of forty guest during service, Mr. Rooks services will also be streamed on zoom, (8534225002).

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Uncle Ronald, thank you for your kindness, generous heart and soul. Peace be with you! With love, Nichole (Michael) Lewis

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Sorors Gwen and Heidi,I know words can't take away the hurt you're feeling, but I want you to know how much I care. Sending my condolences and prayers for strength in this time of loss.

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Reflections: When I was a little girl my grandmother babysat me while my parents were working. Almost everyday Uncle Ronald would come by and pick us up so my grandmother could run some errands. He would be driving that old Volkswagen bus full of stuff (which I used to call junk) in the back and even more junk on the front seat. He would pull up and blow the horn. We would quickly down the stairs to the passenger side door. He would shout, "get in". I would look at my grandmother and say "WHERE"? He would make room for us on the front bench seat. We would head from East Baltimore on our way back to West Baltimore. My grandmother (Arietta Giles) would always see someone she knew. She would say "Ronald pull over", he would say "why this time? She would say "there Ms.? On the bus stop and she needs a ride". Uncle Ronald would say his favorite line, "WELL CHEESES CRACKERS" . Well, he would pull over and I would look up to Uncle Ronald and say, "where she goin sit"? So, he would turn around and take his arm and wave it across the back seat and clear a portion and push what I called junk onto the bus floor. Then he would roll down his window and in a funny voice he say, "Ms. ? where are you going? " The lady would answer and then Uncle Ronald would say, " get in". We would drive all around the city dropping people off and taking people home. Those were the days. Rest In Peace Uncle Ronald and we will take good care of Aunt Gwennie and the girls. Lovingly, your niece and Godchild Rita

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To Colles, my sincere sympathy to you, the family and friends of your brother, Ronald A. Rooks. Ronald will be missed, he touched many people through his antique and photography businesses. I utilized his photography services and learned from his talks about life and African Americans who empowered the well being of others. I pray you will cherish his love and your memories of Ronald, and in time, both will give you peace. Love, Henri Ann Daniels

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Sorors Gwen & Heidi ~ Praying for courage & strength. Remain encouraged. Sisterly, Soror Lydia McCargo-Redd

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I didn't know Mr. Rooks; I know Gwen and the loving family. I pray for peace, comfort and warm memories,to keep him near you. Offering my condolences Janice StewartB

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Uncle Ronald, I was always be so fond of our talks and time together over the holidays. Those in between games with you and Aunt Betty are emboldened in heart forever. And your sweet potato biscuits on New Year's Day will be undoubtedly irreplaceable. I love you. Rest well. Your niece, Alana

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Sorors Gwen and Heido, praying your comfort. Hugs. Soror Karen Heyward-West

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Condolences to the family .Rest in Peace. Carolyn Chissell

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Gwen and Heidi,I am sending my condolences to you and your family on the loss of your loved one. Ronald was a quiet giant whose smile lit up a room. His kind and gentle manner was always a welcome mat as I would visit as an unannounced neighbor. He would softly say, "Gwennie's not home but I'll let her know you came by Julia." I think of my good neighbors often as I recall the good old Ten Hills days of yesteryears. Julia Dozier Winder, Charleston, SC

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Colles--Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. You are so blessed to have a lifetime of wonderful memories to sustain you. May Ronald rest in peace......LaNae Caldwell

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Thank you, Mr. Rooks, for your role in creating one of the most beautiful, exceptional human beings to grace this planet. Heidi is a legacy to be proud of.

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"We cannot tell the precise moment when friendship is formed. As in filling of a vessel drop by drop, there is at last a drop which makes it run over; so in a series of kindnesses there is at last one which makes the heart run over." Ronald we hope you are enjoying endless conversations with friends and loved ones who enriched your life and with those whose lives you've impacted. - Carol Sydnor and family

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Colles, my heartfelt sympathies go out to you and your family. May the Lord grant you comfort and peace. I pray that the soul of your brother is resting in Jesus arms. Love Paulette Peace

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Rest in Peace brother Ronald. I still have memories when you were the 1st black president of the Forest Park Men's Golf Club. I know that you were welcomed in the heavenly circle of golfers. I will keep your family in prayer. Frank O. Wright

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May you rest in peace in God's eternal light. Inez (Penn) Haynie Dodson.

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Uncle Ronald You will be deeply missed! Rest in paradise. Love, April

- April Owens

Rest in Peace. Jamie Galloway

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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