Donald Wayne Brooks, age 58, of Manila, died Monday July 28, 2014 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born in Manila he had been a lifelong resident and was a 1974 graduate of Manila High School and a 2nd Lieutenant in the R.O.T.C. program at Arkansas State University where he earned his Bachelor of science degree. He had been a longtime employee of the former EIS Brake Manufacturing Company in Manila and was retired from Federal Warehouse in Manila. He was of the Pentecostal Faith. He was preceded in death by 1 brother, James Brooks. He is survived by: His parents, Donnie and Peggy Brooks of Manila 1 brother, Larry Wayne Brooks of Ranier, IL He also leaves a special niece and nephew, Jimma and Jay Allen Brooks Funeral Service will be 10AM Thursday at the Howard Funeral Service Chapel in Manila with Rev. William Piercy officiating. Burial will follow in the Manila Cemetery. The family will receive visitors Wednesday evening from 6-8PM at the funeral home in Manila. Serving as pallbearers will be Dennis Davis, Gary Sandbothe, Jason Yarbro, Larry Pudge Williams, James Skinner and Charles Jackson. Guest register @ howardfuneralservice
Posted on: Tue, 29 Jul 2014 17:12:55 +0000