Maynard- James L. Brooks, 82, entered into eternal peace July 9, 2014. James was born July 23, 1931 in Maynard to the late Aaron and Ruth Crismon Brooks. James is survived by his wife of 59 years Winifred Jarrett Brooks, children Jamie Brooks, Robin (Brenda) Brooks, Reba (Dennis) Carter, Edna (John) Mercer, grandchildren; Yolanda Goins, Heather Summers, Brooklynne Rapert, Josh Brooks, Aaron Brooks, Christopher Carter, Tyler Brooks, Dylan Carter, Sierra Mercer,10 great grandchildren. 2 sisters Bonnie "Mick" Burman and Nancy Rapert. He is preceded in death by his parents Aaron and Ruth Brooks and son Randall Jarrett Brooks. Services will be held in McNabb Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be July 11, 2014 from 1:00-2:00 p.m.. funeral service will be follow at 2:00 p.m. with Mike Bradley officiating. Burial will be in Maynard Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family ask that you leave a lasting memorial to the Mt. Pleasant Church 33 McKnight Rd Maynard, AR 72444 or the Maynard Cemetery.