James Edward Brooks, age 79, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023, peacefully at home with his family by his side. Ed was born October 1, 1943, to Johnny and Berthenia Brooks.

Graveside Services will be 11 a.m. Monday, June 5, 2023, at South Bulter Cemetery, McKenzie, AL with Rev. Allen Joyner officiating.

Edward was preceded in death by his wife: Patsy Brooks; son: Greg Brooks; daughter: Michelle Reynolds; sister: Lottie Norris; brother: Levi Brooks.

Edward was survived by his daughters: Tina (Ronnie) Powell, Annette (Ronald) Merritt; grandchildren: LeAnn (Jay) Waters, Vicki (Josh) Williams, Russ Walden, John (Tabitha) Brooks, Kayla (Matt) Moorhead, Cody (Shanna) Baldwin, Zack (Lauren) Reynolds, and Nick Reynolds; 13 great grandchildren. and 1 great great-grandchild.