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Jesse Mott Rooks, Jr. of Rocky Mount, 80, passed away on November 1, 2012. He was born September 8, 1932 in Willifordtown.
Jesse was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse Mott Rooks, Sr. and Mary Whitley Rooks, and four siblings Lula R. Rose of Wilmington, Andrew Benjamin Rooks, Jimmie C. Rooks, and Janet R. Hamilton of Rocky Mount.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Frances Burnette Rooks formerly of Franklin County; his son, Garry R. Rooks and his wife Peggy C. Rooks of Libertyville, IL, and his daughter, Janet Rooks Wright and her husband Jay Wright of McLean, VA. He also has four grandchildren; and sister Lucille R. Hyde and her husband Hubert H. Hyde of Nashville.
Burial and graveside services were held on Monday, November 5, 2012 at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount.
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