Mr. James Brooks Jr.

February 16, 1949 - February 12, 2021

You can show your support by sending flowers directly to the family by contacting Debbie's Flowers 870.633.2225 James Brooks, Jr. was born February 16, 1949 in Forrest City. He was the son of the late James Brooks, Sr. and Tella Anderson Brooks. He attended Lincoln School and began working at Warwick Electronics Inc. formerly known as Sanyo Manufacturing Corporation. He was later employed by Airtherm Products Inc. known now as Mestek. He was a member of the Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Reverend B.T. Cooper. He made many friends from all walks of life, young and old. He had a huge heart, a beautiful smile, and was kind to everyone. In 2001, he met and fell in love with a beautiful woman, Christine Jackson. They were married on August 6, 2005. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Brooks, Sr. and Tella Anderson Brooks; sisters, Almae Lucas and Delores Triplett; brothers Edgar Brooks and Elmer Brooks, and one stepson, Robert L. Jackson. James Brooks, Jr. passed away on February 12, 2021, at his home in Forrest City, Arkansas surrounded by his lovely wife, sister, Rosie, and friend, LaVerne. He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving wife of 15 years, Christine Jackson Brooks; children, Andre (Lanita) Brooks of Chicago, IL, Dean Rae Andre (Telisha) Sykes of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Christy Brooks, and India Brooks; one stepson, Napolean L. Jackson; 9 grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren; brothers, brothers, Leon Brooks of Forrest City, AR and Odell (Barbara) Brooks of Arlington, TX; sisters, Rosie Dale and Wordie Tittle of Forrest City; sister in law, Pamela Brooks of Alabma; special friends, LaVerne Goss Jones, Verna (Rodney) Seawood, Linda Goss, Johnnie Goss, and JoAnn Dukes, and a host of nieces nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.