Darryl Rodney Brooks

Darryl Rodney Brooks, affectionately known as Big Rod to his close friends and family, was born on February 18, 1965, in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Mary Elizabeth Brooks and Alfred E Tucker, Jr. He passed away on May 18, 2025, at Northwest Hospital in Randallstown, Maryland.

Rodney received his education in Baltimore County Schools. He held many jobs including bar security (bouncer) throughout Maryland. He worked at several juvenile facilities in Maryland, and Fort Collins, Colorado.  His last job was supervising group homes for at risk youth in Maryland.

Rodney loved and played sports throughout his youth and high school years.

He was a die-hard Steelers fan. Every Sunday he would be at Maria's or Reter's watching a game and when he got home, he would always talk trash to his brother Irvin about the game, especially if the Steelers won and the Ravens lost.

Rodney enjoyed his special bond with his sister and late mother as they loved the casino.

He enjoyed family vacations to Maine, Rhode Island, Assateague Island and Ocean City just to name a few.

Rodney leaves behind a cherished legacy as the father of Rodney and Selina Myers.

He is survived by brothers, Marvin Brooks, Sr., (Barbara), Reginald Brooks, Sr., (Renee), brother Irvin Brooks (who preceded him in death), one sister, Vonnetta Brooks, two uncles, Rufus Charles (Patricia) and Miles Charles, great-aunt Rosita Johnson. Three nieces, Erika, Amber (Dianna), and Timera, four nephews, Reginald Jr., Marvin Jr. (Tasha), Christopher (Ashley) and Jordan Brooks, a devoted friend Nicole Weatherholt, mother of his children and a host of other relatives and great loyal friends.

The family will receive visitors on Friday, May 23, from 10 – 11 am, at the ECKHARDT FUNERAL CHAPEL, P.A., 11605 Reisterstown Road, Owings Mills, MD 21117, where a funeral service will begin at 11 am.

Interment is private.