Obituary
Rev. Bennie Ray Brooks, of Trumann died Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, at the age of 82 years, 7 months and 25 days. He was born Wednesday, August 27, 1930 in Carthage, Miss., to the late Lee Gordon and Estelle Settlemire Brooks. Mr. Brooks had lived most of his lifetime in Trumann and was retired from Hytrol Conveyors. He was also a Baptist minister, and a member of Providence Baptist Church in Trumann. Mr. Brooks was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Viola Vance Brooks, one son, Eddie Lee Brooks, Sr., one brother Terry Lee Brooks and his parents. He is survived by three daughters, Viola Louise Chambers of Trumann, Ola Mae (Red) Dertinger of Philadelphia, Miss., and Norma Sue (Richard) Bell of Trumann; three sons, Raymond Ray (Paula) Brooks of Phoenix., AZ, Billy Frank (Sherry) Brooks and Bobby Joe (Regina) Brooks both of Trumann; three sisters, Bobbie Nell Jackson of Trumann, Georgette Guffey of Shirley, Ark., and Effie Lois Presley of Trumann; one brother, Jerry Lee Brooks of Trumann; 12 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be Wednesday morning at 10:00 a.m. at the Providence Baptist Church in Trumann with Rev. Leroy Franks and Rev. Bobby Brooks officiating. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery in Jonesboro, Ark. under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann, Ark. Pallbearers will be Todd Williams, Eddie Brooks Jr., Preston Williams, Keith Coffell, Cody Craig, Kelley Walters, Cody Eichorn, Jacob Brooks and Scotty Hudgens. Honorary pallbearers will be Justyn Craig, Hunter Williams, Noah Brooks, Brandon Brooks, Jacob Brooks, Joe Dertinger, Blake Robertson, Floyd Hudgens and Charles Pankey. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Providence Baptist Church, 904 Swaney Avenue in Trumann. An online guest book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.
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"Dear family, I am sorry about the loss of your love one. The Bible promise that one day the dead will be restored to life by means of a resurrection (John 5:28,29). I hope this promise bring the family a measure of hope.
Primrose Johnson, Salt Lake City,May 20, 2013
"Dear family, Iam sorry anout the loss of your love one.The Bible promise that one day the dead will be restored to life by means of a resurrection (John5:28,29).I hope this promise bring the family ameasure of hope.
Marycannon, DetMichMay 18, 2013
"Our prayers go out to the family of Brother Bennie. He was such a Godly and Wonderful Man that we loved so much. So many memories of him and Mrs. Brooks and the family. He touched our Hearts and the spirt of our "Lord". God Bless and he will be missed. Jimmy and Geneva Williams, Tammy Williams McNatt and Shawna Williams Owens.
Tammy McNatt, Trumann, ARMay 5, 2013
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Rebecca Bell Roque, Columbia LouisianaApril 24, 2013
"Guess I've known Bro Bennie Ray and his family most of my life, and have never met a more humble man of God. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family...
Stan Cragg, Conway, ARApril 23, 2013
"To the Brooks Family,Our sincere sympathy to all of you. We are deeply sorry for your loss. May Gods grace be sufficient for your needs.God Bless You.Wayne and Hester (McMahan) Hogan
Wayne and Hester Hogan, Trumann, Aek. 72472April 23, 2013
"My deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Mr. Brooks.
APRIL GREGORY-WRIGHT, TRUMANN, ARApril 23, 2013
"God bless and comfort your family.
Rick Threatt, Stephenville, TexasApril 23, 2013
"Bobby,I am so sorry to hear about your fathers passing. He was a wonderful man and always had a smile on his face. I will be thinking and praying for your family during this time. Kelly Henry Stewart
Kelly Stewart, AlabamaApril 23, 2013
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Tiffany & Matthew Wilkerson, Searcy ArkansasApril 23, 2013
"Thinking of Yal and praying for some comfort. But think how much fun him and my Dad James Carter are having Shouting in Heaven!!!!!!!
Tammy (Carter) Pritchett, Greenville,MSApril 23, 2013
"We hurt for the loss of a loved one but we rejoice knowing "It's Shouting Time in Heaven!". I just know Bro Benny and Dad are rejoicing together this day!
Jan Osment, Trumann, ArkansasApril 23, 2013
"We will miss Bro.Bennie,he always had a smile and was happy to see you.alwys had time to talk to you about the Lord and would help you any way he could.WE LOVED YOU BRO.BENNIE.
Larry & Glenda Parsley, Trumann ArkansasApril 23, 2013
"My thoughts and prayers are with you all! May you find peace and comfort in all the wonderful memories!
Monica Baker, Lake City ARApril 23, 2013
