Joseph Lee Brake, 43, of Fort Smith, entered into rest, Tuesday, November 3, 2009 in Van Buren. He was born October 8, 1966 in Fort Smith. He was a former Construction Contractor and attended First Baptist Church in Pocola and was a member of NA. He was preceded in death by his father; Clinton Brake and a brother; Frank Edward Brake. Survivors include a daughter; April Brake; a son Sebastian Brake both of Pocola; mother; Mary Brake of Fort Smith; sister; Marilyn Conner of Fort Smith; brother; Clinton Donald Brake of Burleson, Texas and a host of nieces and nephews. Memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 6, 2009 at Lewis Funeral Chapel, 4817 Kelley Hwy Fort Smith, Arkansas. Memorials may be sent to N A P.O. Box 8070 Fort Smith, Arkansas. There will be no public viewing.