Emmett Brockinton

Emmett Lois Brockinton, 96, of Olmstead died peacefully on Tuesday, September 7, 2010. He was a member and deacon of the Community of Christ Church in North Little Rock where he was also in charge of maintenance. Emmett was a farmer who grew the best sweet corn, watermelons, purple hull peas, and many other delicious vegetables. He loved Blue Grass music and also worked at Pulaski County School District for many years.
He is survived by four sons; Leroy (Edna) Brockinton of Cabot, Charles (Doris) Brockinton and Donnie (Iris) Brockinton of Jacksonville; and Kyle (Barbara) Brockinton of Sherwood; two daughters; Wilma Lewis and Carolyn Williford of Jacksonville; fifteen grandchildren; twenty-two great grandchildren; five great great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 76 years, Dimple Hooks Brockinton, his daughter, Linda Sims; three grandchildren, Debra Sims, Scott Brockinton and Darrell Brockinton.
The family would like to thank the staff of Woodland Hills and Hospice for their love and care and especially Cindy Johnson for her special love and care for the last seven years.
Memorials may be made to Community of Christ Church, c/o Donna McVey, 7401 Jacksonville Cutoff Road, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076 or Arkansas Hospice, 14 Parkstone Circle, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72116.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Friday in the North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Harmony Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.

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Visitation

SEP 9. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CDT)

North Little Rock Funeral Home
1921 Main Street
North Little Rock, AR, 72114

Funeral Service

SEP 10. 10:00 AM (CDT)

North Little Rock Funeral Home
1921 Main Street
North Little Rock, AR, 72114