Flowers
Below is the contact information for a florist recommended by the funeral home.
Ball Park Floral
8 Valley Ave.
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 459-3409
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Life Story / Obituary
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James Earl Brooks, age 65 of Grand Rapids, passed away at his beloved home on April 30, 2026. James is survived by his wife, Kimberly; their daughters Natasha (Dwante) Meux, Kendra Adkinson, Jaymie (Jordan) Gorshe; grandchildren McKinley, Dwante Jr., DeAunjanae, Ayden, Elijah, Jordan Jr. and Gianna; mother, Mary Saxton; brother, Willie (Liz) Brooks Jr; sisters: Lachelle Brooks and Pamela Brooks; special sister-in-law, Cynthia Gill, as well as numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.
James was preceded in death by his father, Willie Brooks; birth father, Robert Walker; and grandson DaeQuan.
