Johnny Glen Dale Brooks

Johnny Brooks, 78, of Yukon, OK, passed away on January 23, 2026. He was born on June 27, 1947, in Hinton, OK, to John Dale and Gertrude Brooks.

Johnny grew up in Yukon and attended Yukon Public Schools, where he played football at Yukon High School. He proudly served as a veteran of the United States Army and later spent many years working at his family's gas station. A devoted member of Resurrection Lutheran Church, Johnny had a passion for muscle cars and was best known for the deep love and devotion for his wife, kids and grandchildren.

Johnny was preceded in death by his parents, John Dale and Gertrude Brooks, and by his daughter, Sandra Brooks.

He is survived by his wife, Esperanza Brooks; his daughters, Patricia Brooks and Lisa Brooks; seven grandchildren—Jessica Chiles, Nicole Gardner, Leon Worley, Claudia Brooks, Iceis Brooks, Mia Holderfield, Maya Holderfield, and Nico Cardena; twelve great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and sister, LaWanda Rosales.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Yanda & Son Funeral Home Chapel in Yukon, OK.