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Terry Lesley Brooks
June 16, 1955 - July 21, 2007

Mr. Terry Lesley Brooks, 52 of Marked Tree went to be with his Lord surrounded by his family and friends at UAMS Medical Center in Little Rock, Ark., on Saturday, July 21, 2007. He was born to earthly life June 16, 1955 in Jonesboro, Ark., and had lived most of his lifetime in the Trumann and Marked Tree area. Mr. Brooks was preceded in death by his mother, Wynooka Pagan Brooks. Survivors include his wife, Charolet Dianne McKinney Brooks of the home; two daughters, Christy Parnell and husband, Johnny Parnell Jr., of Trumann and Jessica Weatherly and husband, Chad Weatherly of Wichita Falls, Texas; one son, Michael Brooks and wife Cindy of Trumann; his father, Horace Presley Brooks of Marked Tree; grandchildren, Garrett & Lance Brooks, Gracey Parnell and Leslie & Kelli Weatherly; three sisters, Patricia McGlothlin of Marked Tree, Brenda Craig of Pleasant View, Tenn., and Linda Clark of Harrisburg; one brother, Larry Brooks of Benbrook, Texas and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 24th at 1:30 p.m. at the Eastside Baptist Church in Trumann with Rev. Kenny McMahan officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Log Cemetery in Brookland, Ark. with Thompson Funeral Home of Truman in charge. Pallbearers will be William McKinney, James Roberts, Don Adams, Frank Hollaway, John (J.J.) Johnson & Jeff Carter. Honorary pallbearers will be Marvin Pippinger, Billy Brooks, Rev. Bobby Brooks, Bobby Willbanks, Dr. Kemp Childs and Donnie Skaggs. Visitation will be held Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. Memorials may be made to the Eastside Baptist Church in Trumann or the UAMS Multiple Myeloma Institute, in Little Rock, Ark. An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.

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  1. Darlene Jett (Brooks), summertown, tn. says

    i haven't seen terry since we were children, i am Charles and Bonnie Brooks of Bradley Ar. He was always alot of fun to be around as a child, always in to something,i so wish i could have been around he and his family as adults.

  2. Bessie Strickland, Laurinburg, NC says

    We would like to extend our sympathies to you and your family in this time of need. You(Charlote) and Terry gave us some unforgettable memories during your short stay in Laurinburg. We often talk about the Christmas that you guys spent with us. It is amazing how God sends people our way, to make such a powerful impression,then to move them on to other places. Only God knows why things happen the way they do. But we think God for bringing You and Terry into our lives. We love and miss you!!!Bessie and Colden StricklandRandy and Kim StricklandMitchell and Kateria StricklandJerry and Cheryl NewmanTony and Laurie Stricklandand Children

  3. Peggy & Deedra, Trumann says

    Charlotte and children we are so sorry for your loss. I know Terry has suffered for a long time. I know now he is not suffering anymore because he is with his maker. Will keep you all in my prays

  4. Kristen Whalen, Wichita Falls, TX says

    We are deeply sorry to hear about the death of Terry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Heath, Kristen, & Kelsie Whalen

  5. Carin and James McClung, Trumann says

    Christy - I was very sad to hear about your dad. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

  6. Andrea Shuburte, Trumann, AR says

    Michael-Im so sorry to hear for your loss!

  7. Darlene McKinney, Trumann, Arkansas says

    I am so sorry for the family's loss of Terry. He was such a great person and loved his family and friends so much. I know he was welcomed in heaven with open arms from his mom and so many more of his loved ones waiting on him. I am so glad that I have known him all of my life and I will keep all of his family in my prayers and thoughts.

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