Russell Brooks, 51, of Nokomis passed away at 3:36am on December 18, 2012 at Pana Community Hospital. He was born on May 17, 1961, the son of Everett Brooks and Marjorie (Miller) Stokes. He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church of Nokomis. He was a very special person and loved everyone and everything. He graduated from Tri-City High School and was an avid wrestling fan.

He is survived by his mother Marjorie Stokes, father Everett Brooks, 1 brother, 2 sisters, 1 step brother, 1 step sister, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, aunt and uncle, and great niece.

Funeral services will be held on Friday December 21, 2012 at 11am at Sutton Funeral Home in Nokomis with Rev. Edmond Hill officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday December 21, 2012 from 10am to 11am at Sutton Funeral Home, Nokomis. Burial will be in Rockford Cemetery, Clarksburg, IL.

Memorials may be made to March of Dimes, 2060 W. Isles, Suite D, Springfield, IL 62704, or Special Olympics 1318 Mercantile Drive, Highland, IL 62249.

Arrangements by Sutton Memorial Home in Nokomis. Sign our on line guest book at www.suttonmemorialhome.com.