Rick & Beth’s best man passes away

Best friends Rick and Tom

Rick Brooks, husband of Beth Pritchard Brooks, Class of 1978, lost his best friend, Tom Morgan. Tom had a heart attack and passed away.

Rick and Tom “were like brothers growing up” in Mannington and attending Mannington High, Beth reports. Rick is a son of Lester Eugene and Helen Gaylene Brooks. 

Tom also was the best man at Rick and Beth’s wedding.

“It is always sad to get bad news but even worse when it is on your birthday (August 30 is Beth’s birthday). We were so shocked and sad to learn of the loss of Rick's oldest, dearest and best friend. Our thoughts, prayers, love and deepest condolences go out to his entire family at this difficult and sad time. RIP, Tom. You will be greatly missed.”

Beth and Rick live on Harter Hill when Rick isn’t working on conveyor systems in Distribution Centers all over America.