Johnnie L. Brooks, 71, of Mineola, formerly of Stanton, died on Saturday, October 28, 2006, in Tyler, Texas. Graveside funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, November 1, 2006 at the Fairview Cemetery in Midland with Father Thomas Pantle, pastor of St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church in Mineola, officiating. He was born on October 3, 1935, in Dawson County, Texas and married Dixie Jane Webb on November 21, 1961 in Midland, Texas. She preceded him in death on November 23, 2000. He worked for the Texas Department of Transportation for 37 years and moved to Mineola in 2003 from Stanton. Survivors include one sister, Jo McGuyer of Mineola; two nieces; two great nieces and two great nephews. He was also preceded in death by one brother, James F. Miller. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbreath Funeral Home of Stanton. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,