DENNIS, MS – Bobby Wayne Rooker, 73, passed away Friday, October 8, 2021 at his residence. He was born on September 18, 1948 to Joel Curtis and Pauline Henry Rooker . He was a member of New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. Retired from Motor Convoy and C F Trucking. He was a truck driver for 45 years.
Services will be Sunday, October 10, 3:30 p.m. at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Glen Bridgmon officiating. Burial will be in New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years Gale Gentry Rooker, 3- Sons- David Wayne Rooker, Jeff Rooker (Stephanie), Joel Rooker (Erica Smith), 8- Grandchildren, 3 Great Grandchildren, 2- Aunts- Ruth Gardner (Bill), Earlene Little, host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers, Billy Hugh Rooker and Johnny Curtis Rooker
Pallbearers will be Alton Hester, Ransel Sparks, Eddie Wright, Allen Holcomb, Duke Wood, Steve Bostick
Visitation will be Sunday, October 10, 1:30-3:30 p.m. at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Belmont, MS.
