Arthur Eugene Brookins Jr.

To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven…

(Eccl. 3:31)

A TIME TO BE BORN

Arthur (Artie) Eugene Brookins Jr. was born on July 15, 1988, in Dayton, Ohio, to Arthur Eugene Brookins Sr., and the late Debra Michelle (Clark) Thomas.

A TIME TO LIVE

As a youth, Artie loved traveling with his grandparents all over the United States. Artie was a proud graduate of Dunbar High School, Class of 2007. He was a very devoted and loving father and anyone who knew him recognized the love that he had for D’Anthony, Adrian and Amarion. He was a loyal and committed employee of Amber Rose Restaurant for over 10 years, and he loved his work and fellow employees. He was passionate about watching the Bengals with his Dads, brothers, uncles and friends, and really enjoyed beating them in pool. Artie always stood heads above the rest and would look down on you with that beautiful smile.

A TIME TO DEPART

God in His infinite grace and mercy gently sealed Artie’s eyes at home unexpectantly on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. He was proceeded in death by his devoted and loving mother Debra; grandparents Alfred and Bertha Clark, Edward (LD) and Mary Louise Brookins; aunts Janet M. Webber and Jonnie Renee Brookins; nephew Dominic Clark Jr, and cousins, Lanisha (Pooh) Brookins and Christopher (Duty) Baker.

Artie leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories that will live on in the hearts of those who knew him; loving fathers Arthur E. Brookins, Sr., and Douglas A. Thomas; devoted and endearing sons, D’Anthony Bryant (Deundria Bryant), Adrian Brookins (Candi Rangel), and Amarion Brookins (Beth Slaven) all of Dayton, OH; caring brothers and sister, Dominic (Kristy Jo) Clark Sr., Timothy Cranford, Teddy (Christi) Cranford, Christopher Thomas, and Keisha Thomas, all of Dayton, OH; aunts, Edna Lenore Frezgi of Nashville, TN; Michelle Brookins of Indianapolis, IN; Sharon (David) Clark Stephens, Norma Coleman of Dayton OH, and Regina Cato of Los Angeles, CA.; uncles, Derrick Brookins, Alfred (Butch) Clark, Jr., Norman and Marcus Thomas of Dayton, OH; Brian Clark of Los Angeles, CA, and Wilford R. (Rhonda) Thomas of Riverside, CA; nieces, Dabria Clark, Maria’ Cranford, Kalonice Watley, Kaylee Daum, and Jacsyn Cranford of Dayton OH; nephews, Dom Evans Cranford, Mykale Cranford, Devon Cranford, Kristopher Thomas, Kadean Love, and Caliel Thomas of Dayton OH; special friend Geraldine (GG) Mojica and a host of cousins and friends. Memorial Service 12pm Saturday February 28, 2026, at Rock Hill Baptist Church 1404 S. Gettysburg Ave. Dayton, OH. 45417.Family will receive friends one hour prior to service.

If Artie were here today looking down upon us with that beautiful smile, he would say to the family and especially his sons, “Don’t worry about me, I’m ok because I’m with Jesus Christ.” 

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