John Brooks Walton, Jr. (Brooks), 59, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, died on Sunday, February 23, 2014 surrounded by his family. Brooks was born on August 25, 1954 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to John and Mag Walton. He graduated from Central High School in 1972 and attended Oklahoma State University, where he graduated with a Bachelors degree in Secondary Education. On August 9, 1975, he married his high school sweetheart, Annie Gotwals. In 1979 and 1982 Brooks and Annie welcomed their two children, Meredith and Richard, into the world. Brooks spent his summer vacations with his children at Big Splash Water Park and Wauhillau Outing Club. A bond unlike any other existed between Brooks and his children; he was their hero. He never missed a sport or activity that they were involved in, and his strong support remained up to his passing. In 2007, Brooks welcomed his granddaughter, Lily, and they spent the next 6 years becoming best friends. Brooks taught for 35 years with the majority of his career at Skiatook High School teaching Social Studies. With his caring attitude and determination to give each student the desire to want to learn, Brooks brought history books to life. Laughter was a must in his classroom and his students never knew what "Mr. Walton" would do next. Brooks received many awards over the years, including Oklahoma Regional Teacher of the Year. The Skiatook community was dear to his heart and teaching was his passion. In addition to his teaching career, Brooks enjoyed anything Oklahoma State University-related, especially attending all the home Cowboy Basketball games with his mother, Mag. He also loved rock concerts and was a die-hard Chicago Cubs fan. Brooks is survived by his wife, Frances Ann "Annie"; daughter, Meredith Molloy and fianc, Clay Waddel; son, Richard Walton and wife, Ricci; granddaughter, Lily Molloy. Also surviving are his parents, John and Margaret Walton; sister, Ann Walton and husband, Tom Wingerter; brother, Stan Walton; sister, Jane Walton and husband, Parke Randall; sister, Sue Scott; sister, Jean Long and husband, Paul; brother-in-law, Charles Gotwals and wife, Diana; brother-in-law, Jim Gotwals and wife, Janet; brother-in-law, Gary Jackson. Brooks is also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Skiatook Emergency Assistance Center (SEAC). An account has been set up at The Exchange Bank, Attn: Sherri Prather, 300 West Rogers Boulevard, Skiatook, Oklahoma 74070. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 5:00 pm on Friday, February 28, at Trinity Episcopal Church, 501 South Cincinnati, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103. The family requests and encourages all who attend to wear "OSU Orange" in honor of Brooks love for the Cowboys. A reception will be held in the great hall of the church immediately following the service.