Rev. Jim F. Brooks

Rev. Jim F. Brooks, who resided in Paris, Ark.,, died Thursday, June 16, 2016, in Paris at the age of 73. A United Methodist minister for more than 52 years, he served dozens of churches in all parts of the state. A gifted preacher, but an even better shepherd to his congregations, he leaves behind multitudes of former parishioners for whom he modeled Christ by his compassion and grace. His entire life was a sermon. Funeral service will at 2 p.m. Monday, June 20, at Brotherton Funeral Home Chapel in Paris, with the Rev. Randy Ludwig officiating. Burial will be at Caulksville Cemetery in Caulksville, under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Funeral Home and Flower Shop in Paris. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Anna (Mainer) Brooks, of Paris; three children, Jim F. Brooks Jr., Beth Cobb, and Jeff Brooks; a brother, Joe Brooks; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; Sue Hutchison, his "adopted" daughter. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. Sunday at Brotherton Brothers Funeral Home in Paris. To pay an online tribute, please visit www.brothertonbrothersfuneralhomes.com.