Charles Brooks

Mr. Charles Brooks, 74, of Jonesboro, AR formerly of Union City died Monday, January 13, 2025.

Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in East View Cemetery.

Visitation will begin at noon on Saturday at McPhearson-Rawls Funeral Home.

Edward Charles Brooks was born October 16,1950 in Union City, TN to the late Edward Brooks and Naomi (Bransford) Brooks.

He leaves to cherish his memories his pride and joy, two daughters, Tia Nicole Brooks of Lawton/Fort Sill, OK and Ebony Charmaine (Cory) Staten of Braselton, GA.  Siblings, Avis Brooks of South Fulton, TN, Debra Ruth Brooks of Paducah, KY, Reginald Roberson of Cape Girardeau, MO, Timothy Allen Brooks (Tisha) of Jackson, TN, Paul Dwayne Brooks (Tamera) of Paducah, KY, and sister-in-law, Carla Brooks.

He also leaves behind his love of 20 years, Lola Clark of Jonesboro AR, and her children, Bianca, Veronica, Dallas, Deangelo, and a host of bonus nieces, nephews, and grandchildren who loved him dearly as well as his best friend, Charlie James Smith of South Fulton, TN.  Also to mention tons nieces, nephews, and cousins, the Mosley’s and Alexander’s.

He is preceded in death by his father, Edward Brooks, mother, Naomi Bransford Brooks; brother, Davis Brooks; sister, Teresa Brooks; nephew, Davis (Peanut) Brooks Jr ; Grandmothers, Omie Bransford McKinney, and Toylee Brooks; Grandfathers, Collin Brooks and Jim Bransford. Aunts, Edrell Mosley (Cletus), and Maggie Alexander (Raymond); Uncles, Leslie Bransford, James (Bubba) Bransford (Thelma), and Willis Bransford.

Charles was simply a smooth man. Described by his daughters as the “coolest old man walking”. Although he was 74 years old, you would have never guessed it by the way he carried himself. You rarely ever saw him without his fitted hat on, cocked to the side, and his flashy shades. One could argue that he single handedly kept Citi Trends of Jonesboro, AR in business; as well as his favorite place to eat, KFC. He had a smile that would light up any room, a heart made of pure gold and was a joy to be around although he had no issues telling you exactly what he thought at any given moment, whether you asked for his opinion or not. He was there for the people he loved and would help those in need any time he could. He was loved and respected by all who knew him and will be truly missed. We find peace and comfort in knowing he was surrounded by genuine love until the day he transitioned from his earthly body to be with our Lord and Savior.

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