Richard David Brooks was born in Meza, Arizona on May 19, 1941 to Louis and Margaret (Thompson) Brooks. Richard worked in agriculture as a farm laborer for 50. He was married to Donna Sue Canaday and together they lived in Bakersfield. Richard was 73 years old when he passed away on December 31, 2014. A Graveside service was held at Shafter Memorial Park on Thursday January 8, 2015 at 2pm.