February 7, 2012

Mr. Benjamin J. Brooks, 48, of Blytheville, died Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, in Memphis.

Mr. Benjamin J. Brooks, 48, of Blytheville, died Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, in Memphis. He was a machine operator.

He leaves behind his mother, Mary Been Martin of Blytheville;

Two daughters, Qiniqua Newman of Blytheville and Anesha Bates of Kalamazoo, Mich.;

Four sisters, Gloria Rodgers of Atlanta, and Janie Brooks, Selma Brooks and Gladys Thomas, all of Blytheville;

Five brothers, Harold Brooks, Russell Brooks and Johnny Brooks of Blytheville, and Eddie Brooks and Al Brooks of Milwaukee, Wis.;

A special friend and companion, Faye Newman of Blytheville; and

Two grandchildren.

The family will receive visitors from 5-7 p.m. Friday at Wolfe Brothers Funeral Home in Blythevile. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at New Emanuel Church. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery.

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