JOHN BROOKS
DeKALB, Texas—John William "J.W." Brooks, 91, of DeKalb died Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018, at his home.
Mr. Brooks was born April 28, 1926 in Horatio, Ark. He was a foster parent, tractor mechanic, dozer operator and farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Reed Brooks of De Kalb; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Andrew and Linda Brooks of Yantis, Texas, Charles Brooks of Lufkin, Texas, and David and Joyce Brooks of De Kalb; one daughter and son-in-law, Alice and Carl Roberts of DeKalb; one sister, Bess Anderson of Clarksville, Texas; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and a number of other relatives.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. today at Woodmen Cemetery, DeKalb. Burial is under direction of Bates Family Funeral home.
Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Online registration is at batesfamilyfuneralhome.com.
Published January 10, 2018