John A. Brooks passed away on January 21, 2012, in Mesa, Arizona. Born in El Paso, Texas, to Joseph and Eva (Huddepole) Brooks, John arrived on February 20, 1942.
John served his country in the United States Air Force. He was a loving father and grandfather.
John is survived by his wife of 44 years, Charlene; sons, Robert (Mary) Brooks, William (Alison) Brooks and Kenneth (Raven) Brooks; grandchildren, Kyle, Madison (age 11), Justin (age 8), Tyler (age 5), Chase (age 5) and Alexis (age 23 months), and several cousins.
A memorial service for John will be held at Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park and Funeral Care on January 28, 2012 at 1:00 pm. Arrangements are entrusted to Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park and Funeral Care, 400 South Power Road Mesa, Arizona 85206 (480)830-4422. Please pay tribute to John by visiting the family's website, at www.MariposaGardens.com.