of Batesville, AR
December 4, 1949 - April 20, 2017
William ''Billy'' Brooks, 67, of Batesville, died Thursday, April 20, 2017.
He was born on December 4, 1949 in Batesville, Arkansas to Ezra Gordon Brooks and Pearl Laverne (Warnick) Brooks.
Billy was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a talented musician, who was a also a gospel singing evangelist, with the Soul Searchers for over thirty years.
He is survived by his wife, Jeanne (Schwehr) Brooks of Batesville; son, Robert ''Seth'' Brooks (wife, Leslie) of Batesville; daughters, Samantha Hayes (husband, Ryan) of Charlotte and Windy Brooks of Horseshoe Bend; five grandchildren, Taylor Gates, Koty Jones, Claire Brooks, Hunter Hayes, and Charlie Brooks; brother, Charles Brooks (wife, Cathy) of Batesville; sister, Betty Johnson (husband, Delmus) of Melbourne; as well as several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Ezra and Pearl Brooks; daughter, Lorrie Jo Brooks; granddaughter, Angel Jones; and nephew, Kevin Johnson.
The pallbearers are Danny Carter, Jon Adams, Brad Fulbright, Greg Vickery, Travis Lawrence and Billy Bass. Honorary Pallbearers will be Blake Caraway and Blane Johnson.
The funeral service will be at 3:00 pm on Monday, April 24, 2017 at Cornerstone Community Church in Cushman with Leonard Tharp officiating. Burial will follow at Reeves Cemetery in Melbourne.
The visitation will be from 1:00 to 3:00 pm on Monday prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Cornerstone Community Church, 205 Collietown Rd, Cushman, AR 72526.
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17 Condolence(s)
Cindy and Bill Nelson
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
Billy was such an exceptionally bright and talented person who was love by many. I know he will be missed by many.
Beverly Stevens
Monday, April 24, 2017
Jeanne and Family,
I am sorry for your loss. Billy was a fine man and a good friend. He lived a life of ministry and dedication that was influential to so many. You will be in my prayers in the days and months ahead.
Sincerely,
Beverly Stevens
Donna Sims Butler
Monday, April 24, 2017
Keeping you and your family in our prayers. Billy is walking on those streets of gold with his Mom & Dad now with a smile on his face. Billy was a great man, he will be missed
Rose 'Rout' Lightner
Monday, April 24, 2017
Prayers, I am so thankful that I got to know you guys for a little while, the world lost a good man but heaven is rejoicing with him now.
Renee Parton
Monday, April 24, 2017
Jeanne and family, I'm very sorry for your loss. I can remember you being so proud of your husband when we worked together years ago. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Curtis Lancaster
Monday, April 24, 2017
Billy was a good friend. I will always remember that he was the only friend that would go to church with me in California. We where working in Long Beach for McDonnell Douglas in 1989.Thanks Billy! RIP
James & Connie Johnson
Sunday, April 23, 2017
Will miss this friend but Heaven is so much sweeter. May God Give this family comfort and peace knowing he is with the Heavenly Father.
Betty Cockrill
Sunday, April 23, 2017
Seth and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers and thoughts for each of you.
Euna Sitton
Sunday, April 23, 2017
Billy was such a happy guy. What a talented servant of God he was. Heaven gained a special saint.
Glenn and Cathy Edwards
Sunday, April 23, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with your familyðŸ™â¤ï¸ Glenn, Cathy, Chad and Brian Edwards
Cindy Cooper Yancey
Saturday, April 22, 2017
A wonderful friend since I was 13 years old . May God be with you all . Love and pray's , Cindy
Blane
Saturday, April 22, 2017
The most talented member of my family. I will miss you Uncle Billy 😪. Peace to the family❤️💔
Diane Finley
Saturday, April 22, 2017
Your family is in our prayers., never gets easier, always loved Billys fun personality, I'm sure we drove him and Charles crazy when we had our party's at your house.,your mom always made sure we had fun.oh, the memories...love you
David Helm
Saturday, April 22, 2017
Sorry for Your Loss
Sincerely Yours:
David Helm
Steve & Connie Wheeler
Paula and Vernon Roddy
Saturday, April 22, 2017
Condolences to the Brooks family. Sorry for your loss. Vernon and Paula Roddy
Janie (Craig) Holder
Saturday, April 22, 2017
RIP Billy, I know u will be missed, but I know you're happy in your new home & pain free!
Alan Vickery
Saturday, April 22, 2017
Jeannie and family , You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Phyllis, Alan, Paige & Andrew Vickery