Brooks Abbott was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico in the late 30's. A graduate of Northside High School, Abbott went on to Texas A & M in College Station, graduating in 1960 with a bachelor of science degree in education, psychology and history. Brooks went into the Air Force as an officer and stayed three years. He was transferred to a base in the Cottswald District of Southern England, R.A.F. station Fairford, 30 miles from Oxford. He was honorably discharged in September 1963 as a 1st Lieutenant. Brooks is survived by his wife, Linda Shore Abbott; his son, Clay Abbott and his wife, Alejandra; his grandchildren, Alex and Mia; his 2 step-children, Ryan and Stacey; 4 step-grandchildren, Levi, Sevy, Fritz and Ellie; sister, Ann Finch and husband Gary Finch. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 26 at Donnellys Colonial Funeral Home Chapel, 606 West Airport Freeway in Irving. In lieu of flowers please consider: Frontier camp camper scholarship fund, 131 Frontier Camp Rd, Grapeland, TX 75844. (936) 544-3206. frontiercamp.org. Gig'em Class of 60!!!!!