Brooks Alton McKelroy, 76, of Hardin, went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday November 21, 2014. He was a member of the Liberty Church of Christ. He held the Light Heavyweight Golden Glove Boxing Title in the Late 50's.He was a 32nd Degree Mason with the Woodland Lodge. He owned and operated McElroys Bargain Appliance Store for 50 years in Houston, Texas. He loved carpentry and was a great handyman. He enjoyed fishing when he could find the time. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his father, Brooks Alton McKelroy; step-father, Thomas Davidson and brother, Emmett McKelroy.
He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Gloria McKelroy of Hardin; mother, Ina Mae Davidson of Waco; a sister, Mildred Sandlin of Waco; children, Cynthia Sass and husband Brian of League City, Pamela Loprete and husband Steve of Missouri City, Kimberly Davila of Crockett and Brooks Alton McKelroy Jr, and wife Jennifer of Hardin; 11 grandchildren and 13 great grand children.
The family will receive friends at Liberty Church of Christ, Sunday November 23, 2014 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. A service of remembrance is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. Sunday November 23, 2014 at Liberty Church of Christ, officiated by Don Prather.
Honorary pallbearers are grandsons, Jesse Davila, Felix Davila, Charles Ray Jones, Adrian Van Court and Brooks Alton McKelroy IV.