Jesse Earl Brookins, age 81, passed away on August 3, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie D. & Cummie Brookins, sisters, Eloise Brookins , Winnie Dell Brown and son-in-law, Tom Francis. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Elizabeth (Libba) Brookins; daughter, Beth Francis; sons & daughters-in-law, Jody & Pat Brookins; Steve & Phyllis Brookins; Jess & Carla Brookins; grandchildren, Cory Brookins, Becky Francis, Ben Francis, Justin Brookins, Nelson Brookins, Jessica Brookins, Randy Bevis, Andy Bevis; brothers, Dedus Brookins and wife, Virginia; Harold Brookins and wife, Shirley; and a sister, Jean Tew. Earl was a Deacon Emeritus at the First Baptist Church of Panama City. He served his country as a B-29 flight engineer during World War II. Memorial services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in the Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Clyde Ellison officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be the Deacons of First Baptist Church and his Sunday School Class. There will be a private family burial service. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund.