of Little Rock, AR

August 13, 1956 - January 18, 2021

Donald Ray Brooks, 64, of Little Rock, Arkansas went to be with the Lord, Jesus Christ on Monday, January 18, 2021. He was born August 13, 1956 in Allport, Arkansas to David Ellis Brooks and Elma Vidella Allen Brooks. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife (Diane Brooks), brothers (Charles William Brooks, Louis Calvin Brooks, and Wayne Edward Brooks), Sister (Dr. Juanita Brooks Coats), and niece (Tiffany Brooks Thurston).

He confessed Christ at an early age and walked with Christ through his journey in life. He and his wife Diane were members of Full Counsel Metro Church for many years under the leadership of Pastors Silas and Jennifer Johnson.

He graduated from Humnoke Highschool and received a B.S. degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff in 1977. He worked for the Arkansas Highway Department in his early career and later worked in Engineering Service at Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System as a Draftsman for over 30 years.

Donald was a lover of people and was well-liked by his colleagues at work. Many of them kept in contact with him in retirement. He enjoyed all of his sisters who loved him dearly. His sisters cared for him until his death. He was a good husband and a loving brother. He lived with a discipline of gratitude. He dealt with illness most of his life and never complained. He will be greatly missed.

He had a talent for crafts especially woodworking. He was an avid animal lover. He had many dogs and horses during his life.

Donald is survived by seven siblings, Lois Jean Collins, Ella Wee Morton, Arthur Lee Brooks, Dwight Ellis Brooks (Ethel), Patricia Ann Bryant, Darlene Ingram (Earnest), and Arbradella Smith (David), and a very large host of nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held Friday, January 22, 2021 at 1:00 pm and are entrusted to the staff of Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas 72211. He will be laid to rest alongside his wife at Haven of Rest Cemetery. We are following the guidelines of the Arkansas Department of Health and all attendees over the age of 10 must wear a face covering. Social distancing will be observed.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Chenal Funeral Home
13801 Chenal Parkway
Little Rock, AR  72211
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com