Elmer M. Brookins, 81, of Ewing passed away Saturday morning, Aug. 31, 2019, surrounded by his family.

He was born Nov. 27, 1937 in Charleston, the son of Jasper and Kathryn (Strader) Brookins.

He married Marilyn Jane (Rose) Nov. 30, 1958, and she preceded him in death May 18, 2018.

Mr. Brookins was owner and operator of Brookins Small Engine Repair. He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Benton. He was a retired coal miner, retiring from Consolidated Coal Co., and had been the owner of Brookins Donut Shop in Charleston. Mr. Brookins enjoyed tending to his livestock, welding and gardening.

Mr. Brookins is survived by his two sons, Dale Brookins and wife Penny of Whittington and Ron Brookins and wife Susan of Marietta, Ga.; five grandchildren, Mallory Gibbs and husband Alex and their children, Cali and Keaton, Chelsea Brookins, Whitney Pulliam and husband Chris, Tyler Brookins and Chandler Brookins; one sister, Cleta Webster of Charleston; sister-in-law, Jacki Brookins of Tuscola; and brother-in-law Dale Rose and wife Judy of Sesser.

Mr. Brookins was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; sister Janet Warpenburg; and two brothers, Freeman Brookins and Carroll Brookins.

Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5 at Williams Chapel Cemetery in Ewing with the Rev. Eddie Paul Davis officiating. Those attending the service on Thursday are requested to meet at the cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m.. Wednesday at Morton and Johnston Funeral Home in Benton.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Mr. Brookins name may be made to the Immanuel Baptist Church-Outreach Program.

For more information or to send online condolences, visit mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com.