Kinyon "Ken" Brooks, Jr.

Kinyon "Ken" Edwin Brooks, Jr., 69, died Saturday August 6, 2022 in Naples, Florida at Naples Community Hospital.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday August 12, 2022 at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church in Columbus, Nebraska followed by burial at All Saints Cemetery.

Visitation is 5:00 -7:00 pm on Thursday with a 7pm Vigil at St. Bonaventure Church. Visitation will continue Friday morning from 9:30 a.m. until time of service also at the church.

Ken was born November 26, 1952 to Kinyon (Ted) Brooks and Patricia (Simpson) Brooks. Ken dedicated his life to fitness, martial arts, and his family. He owned and operated Pulse Fitness and American Taekwondo and Hapkido Academy in Columbus for 40 years. Ken was the first CCW instructor in the state of Nebraska, providing firearm classes to many. Grand Master Brooks earned his 9 ^th degree black in Taekwondo in 2022, achieving his lifelong goal. Ken had a passion for hunting, fishing, woodworking, motorcycles, and coaching. He was a dear friend to many and a legend to all.

He is survived by his wife Jean Brooks; daughter Jerri (Jeff) Palik; son Taylor Brooks; daughter Shelby Brooks; grandchildren Jayden, Jared, and Jacie Palik and EllaRae Brooks; sisters Renee (Ken) Henggeler, Lea (Chuck) Brooks-Wytias, Michelle (Bob) Soulliere; brothers Bill (Lynne) Brooks, Michael Brooks, and Patrick Brooks.

He is preceded in death by father Kinyon Brooks and mother Patricia Brooks.