Ollie Lee Brooks, Sr. was born on October 30, 1951 to Ora Lee Barnett and Richard Lee Brooks in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was the only the child. He grew up in North Tulsa. He attended Booker T. Washington High School. He worked as a dedicated landscaper and tree trimming expert for over 35 years.

Ollie had six children. His first born was Tammie Burks (Lance). He then met and married Wanda Jean Griffin, and to this union they had two sons: Tyrone R. Books, Sr. (Linda), Tulsa, OK, and Ollie Lee Brooks, Jr. (Debra), Tulsa, OK, and a daughter, LaTosha C. Brooks-Bailey, Tulsa, OK. He later had two more children: Nikia Mallard and Daylon Mallard, Denver, CO.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his children, 16 grandkids, & 7 great-grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends.

Memorial Services for Mr. Ollie Brooks, Sr. will be Monday June 13, 2016 inside Biglow's All Faiths Chapel.