of England, AR
January 2, 1929 - February 26, 2017
Brooks Minton, Sr., 88, died Sunday, February 26, 2017 at the Springhill Baptist Hospital in North Little Rock.
Born and raised in South Lonoke County, the son of Van Minton and Audrey (Huckaby) Minton, he was a lifelong resident of England.
Brooks was a member of Landmark Baptist Church and also the 507 Masonic Lodge of England. He farmed for 68 years. Farming was not only his life but his passion and his hobby. He was elected to numerous agricultural boards and was named
2010 Lonoke County Farm Family of the year. He loved his land beyond words.
His wife of 67 years, Johnnie Mae ''Tiny'' Minton and two sisters, Eva Nell Evans and Katherine Wallace, precedes him in death.
He leaves behind 2 sons, Brooks Minton, Jr & wife Judy and Greg Minton & his wife Robin; 3 grandchildren, Meredith Main (Brian), Bart Minton (Kylie) and Nash Minton all of England;
5 great grandchildren, Anna Schichtl (Will) of Conway, Ashlyn Anderson (Josh), Olivia Minton, Madison Minton and Kate Henri Minton all of England; 2 great great grandchildren, Marleigh Collins Anderson of England and Blakely Mae Schichtl of Conway.
The visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 from 6-8:00 P. M. at Roller England. Pastor David Inzer will conduct the services at Roller England Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 1st, 2017 at 2:00 P. M. with the burial following at the Mulberry Cemetery in England.
The family request that all memorials be made the Landmark Baptist Church, P. O. Box 177 , England, AR. 72046.
Eddie and I are thinking and praying for you all. So very sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your lost he will be missed . praying for your family
To all our Minton kin folks I extend my sympathy over the loss of Brooks. So sad to hear of this event. Distance and other reasons prevents my being with you ate the visitation and funeral, but be assured I will be thinking of all of you. Sending love, Eva Myer