of Wilson, AR
October 10, 1950 - September 7, 2024
Roger Brooks, 73, of Wilson passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024. He was born in Lake City to James and Nadine Brooks on October 10, 1950. Roger served his country in the United States Marine Corps. Roger was a dedicated coach and teacher, a loving father and grandfather. He was still referred to as ''Coach Brooks'' by many. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, watching the Razorbacks and bragging about his grandchildren. Roger is survived by his loving fiancée, Ethel May Beall; son, Jeff (Tawnya) Brooks; daughter, Leigh Ann (Alex) Young; grandchildren, Matthew Brooks and Caylee Young; sister, Donna (Bill) Nelson; sister-in-law, Bernadette Brooks; niece, Jamie Brooks and nephews, Joey Nelson, Jimmy Brooks and Jeremey Nelson. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, James Brooks II. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at Roller-Swift Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Pine Hill Cemetery in Jonesboro. To leave a fond memory please visit the online guestbook at www.RollerFuneralHomes.com.
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11 Condolence(s)
Martha (Jones) Barbee
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
I hate to hear that Coach Brooks has passed away. He was a very nice teacher and coach.
Rivercrest High School
Class of 1984
Sue Puckett
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Roger Brooks was the epitome of a good neighbor to us for approximately 45 years. Somewhere along the line, he also became a trusted and beloved friend. The loss of his presence rends my heart.
Brenda Gartman
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Donna I’m so sorry to hear about your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Brenda Gartman
Donna Crawford Thorpe
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
So saddened to hear of Roger's passing. He was my classmate and friend, Nettleton High School, class of 69. My condolences to his family and friends. Rest in peace, dear friend.
Bill and Kim Bullion
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Our thoughts and prayers to the family.
Mike & Sandra Smith
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Our condolences Jeff & Leigh Ann. We will keep you in prayer!
Rhonda Ralph
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
I am so very sorry to hear about Coach Brooks. He was a teacher of mine in high school. I remember he always had a smile on his face. Jeff and Leighann I will have you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Jerry and Margaret Abrams
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
So sorry to hear about Coach Brooks. Jeff and Leigh Ann, you will be in our prayers.
Ashley Hill
Monday, September 9, 2024
Roger was one if the best men I know. He was so loving and kind he made sure everyone around him was taken care if. He started out as my high-school coach and then I had the pleasure of becoming a part of the family through hospice care. He loved Ethel May and always spoke so fondly of his entire family.
Jerry Stewart
Monday, September 9, 2024
Rest in Peace, Roger
Linda Warhurst
Monday, September 9, 2024
Truly a fine person. He will be missed by all his former students. Rest In Peace Roger Brooks