John Charles Brooks

John Charles Brooks, 67, passed away on Sept. 16, 2015. He was born on March 10, 1948 to the late, Dr. Willard Crawford and Mary Bernice (McCormick) Brooks. He was the loving husband of Carolyn (Watson) Brooks. During high school, John lettered in baseball, track, basketball, and football. He was also All State in each of these sports. While attending the University of Arkansas, from 1966-1970, he was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He was an avid deer hunter, fisherman and Razorback fan. John was a member of the Grace Point Church and was a broker at Cooper Communities for over 30 years. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn of Bella Vista; son, John Crawford Brooks of Bella Vista, two daughters, Ashley Brooks and husband, Tanner Bedwell of Bentonville and Alli Brooks of Little Rock; sister, Treka Vaughn of Gentry; sisters-in-law, Barbara Watson, Billie Watson both of Tulsa, and Kathy and Jim Sparks of Broken Arrow; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015 at 3 p.m. in Bentonville Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Callison-Lough Funeral Home, Bentonville. Donations can be made in his honor to the Bella Vista Animal Shelter. Online condolences can be made at www.callisonlough.com.