James Brooks was born February 19, 1929 to George and Allean Brooks in Meridian, Oklahoma. He is preceded in death by both parents, brother Watt Brooks, son Larry Brooks, daughter Loraine Brooks. Two great-grandchildren Jala Shele' Handy and James Tymielle Bowens. He attended L'Overture Public School System, and attended St. Paul Baptist Church in Meridian, Oklahoma. James survivors are his wife Anna Belle Brooks, son James R Brooks (Gwenell), sister Dorothy Brooks-Smith. Brother-in-laws Myrle Hudson (Marsha) and Levi Hudson. Niece Maeoma Williams. Eleven grandchildren and twenty one great grandchildren. Tyrone Bowens, Nathanial Govan Samuel Brooks and Ronald Dumas (Bobo). A host of nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends.