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Rev. Bennie Ray Brooks
August 27, 1930 - April 21, 2013

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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  1. Primrose Johnson, Salt Lake City, says
    May 20, 2013

    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.

  2. Marycannon, DetMich says
    May 18, 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.

  3. Tammy McNatt, Trumann, AR says
    May 5, 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.

  4. Rebecca Bell Roque, Columbia Louisiana says
    April 24, 2013

  5. Stan Cragg, Conway, AR says
    April 23, 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...

  6. Wayne and Hester Hogan, Trumann, Aek. 72472 says
    April 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

  7. APRIL GREGORY-WRIGHT, TRUMANN, AR says
    April 23, 2013

    My deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Mr. Brooks.

  8. Rick Threatt, Stephenville, Texas says
    April 23, 2013

    God bless and comfort your family.

  9. Kelly Stewart, Alabama says
    April 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

  10. Tiffany & Matthew Wilkerson, Searcy Arkansas says
    April 23, 2013

  11. Tammy (Carter) Pritchett, Greenville,MS says
    April 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!!!!!!!

  12. Jan Osment, Trumann, Arkansas says
    April 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!

  13. Larry & Glenda Parsley, Trumann Arkansas says
    April 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.

  14. Monica Baker, Lake City AR says
    April 23, 2013

    My thoughts and prayers are with you all! May you find peace and comfort in all the wonderful memories!

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