He was born February 3, 1945, in Orange, Texas, to Clathon V. Brookins, Sr. and Gladys Brookins. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Diana Lynn Brookins.
He was an Air Force veteran and retired from Pirelli Tires.
He is survived by his son, Randy Brookins and wife Laura of Bella Vista; his daughter, Candy Shelton and husband Kristan of Mabelvale; step-daughter, Monica Lovell and husband Charles of Bryant; sister, Sharon Rodgers of Runnaway Bay, Texas; seven grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Friday, June 19, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Pinecrest Funeral Home, 7401 Hwy 5 North, Alexander. Military Honors performed by the Air Force Honor Guard.
Services will be Saturday, June 20, at 10:00 a.m. at Forest Hills Memorial Park.
To share a memory of Clay with his family visit www.pinecrestmemorialpark.com