Melvin Ray Brooks, 71, of Spotsylvania County died Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, at home.
Survivors include his wife, Lucille Brooks; son Jimmy R. Brooks and his wife, Sherry; three brothers; and five sisters.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, at the Brooks family cemetery in Spotsylvania. The family will receive friends at the cemetery from 10:30 to 11 a.m. prior to the service.
Online guest book is at covenantfuneralservice.com.