J. Pat Brooks

J. Pat Brooks, 74 of Fayetteville, Ark., passed away Saturday, June 15, 2013, in Fayetteville. He was born May 11, 1939, in Graham, Texas, to Everett Ray Brooks and Minnie Jewell (Moore) Brooks. He was the retired owner and operator of Service Supply Company in Fayetteville after starting his career there which lasted 50 years. He was a member of Monaco International, Western Swing Society, Good Sam's Club, and FMCA. He was also very involved with Sherman Lollar Little League Baseball while his kids were active in the league, a Past President of the Fayetteville Sequoyah Kiwanis Club, an avid reader and a Methodist. As a grandparent he thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandson. He was an avid Razorback baseball fan and enjoyed watching other sports. He and his family enjoyed spending time at the lake and traveling in their motorhome. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Paul N. Brooks; nephew, Phillip Brooks; and son-in-law, John K. Audrain. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Saundra H. Brooks; three children, Glenda Brooks Audrain of Fayetteville, James P. Brooks and wife Ellen of Rogers, Doug Brooks and wife Lonnia of Fayetteville; two sister-in-laws, Barbara Robertson and husband Rick of Springdale, Eunice Brooks of Broken Arrow, Okla.; six grandchildren, Macey Brooks, Cambre Brooks, Halsey Brooks, Kellie Audrain, Courtney Brooks and Ryan Brooks; and one great-grandson, Quincy Cash Brooks. Visitation will be held Monday, June 17 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 18 in the Chapel of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home with Rev. Don George officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Memorial Gardens in Fayetteville. Memorial contributions may be made to Willard Walker Hospice Home, 325 East Longview St., Fayetteville, AR 72703 of HOPE Cancer Resources 5835 West Sunset, Springdale, AR 72762. To sign the online guest book please visit www.nelsonberna.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home and Crematory of Fayetteville.