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.