Mr. Johnny Ray Brooks

August 25, 1941 - April 27, 2017

Johnny Ray Brooks Carthage, MS Johnny Ray Brooks, 75, a retired shipping clerk, died Thursday, April 27, 2017 at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. Services are 1:00 pm Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Wiggins Baptist Church with Bro. Don Ray and Bro. Tom Brooks officiating. Burial is in Wiggins Cemetery. Wilcox Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Brooks,a native of Leake County, was a member of Wiggins Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He had also served as a former member of the Leake County Baptist Association and was a member of the American Legion. He served in the National Guard for 9 years. Survivors include: his wife, Pauline Brooks of Carthage; a son Todd Brooks of Collinsville; 2 grandsons. Pallbearers were: Brian Stewart, Ruston Stewart, Gerald Stewart, Jason Stewart, Chris Stewart, and Todd Dees. Honorary pallbearers were: David Faulkner, Chris Bilbro, Larry Brantley, Pete Harrell, James Rushing, Martin Hardage, Otis Moore, and Buddy Moore.