1929
Charles
2010
Charles Edward Brewer
October 2, 1929 — April 30, 2010
Charles Edward Brewer of Waynesboro, TN was born October 2, 1929 in Clifton, Tennessee, the son of the late William Walter and Mabel Frances Stricklin Brewer. He spent the early part of his life in Waynesboro,TN including the last 18 months at the Wayne County Assisted Living facility. He was united in marriage to Lucille Mable Thomas on June 11, 1955 and she preceded him in death on October 7, 2007. Mr. and Mrs. Brewer lived in Sumter, SC from 1957 to 2008 except for brief tours of duty abroad.
Mr. Brewer first joined military service at age 16 in the U. S. Marine Corps. He then entered the United States Air Force and retired after 26 years of service to his country. He was a member of the Methodist Church, the Masonic Lodge, and the Shriners. Charles was an outgoing, generous, and caring man. He never met a stranger and was loved by many. Mr. Brewer was an outstanding athlete. He played baseball early in his Air Force career traveling to bases all over the U. S., the Far East, and Asia. He then worked as a Master Sergeant making tours to France, England, and the Dominican Republic. He was deployed to South Florida during the Cuban Missil Crisis. After retiring in Sumter, SC, he managed the Shaw, A. F. B. service station for 5 years. He then worked with his brother-in-law in Raeford, NC farming cotton, soy beans, and tobacco. He loved golf and played very often.
Mr. Brewer departed this life on Friday, April 30, 2010 at Alive Hospice at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee at the age of 80 Years, 6 Months, 28 Days.
He is survived by a son, Charles Edward (Chip) Brewer Jr. of Houston, TX; two grandchildren, Alexander Devin Brewer, Taylor Brooks Brewer; a brother, Gene Brewer of Nashville, TN; a sister, Rita Jane Melton of Waynesboro, TN; nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Brewer was preceded in death by a brother, William Walter Brewer Jr.; a sister, Patsy Barnett.
A memorial service will be held on May 5, 2010 at 3:00 PM at First United Methodist Church in Waynesboro, Tennessee, with Cal Hampton, Lea Thornton, Ted Alan Stricklin officiating. Burial will follow in the McGlamery Cemetery at Collinwood, Tennessee with Shackelford Funeral Directors of Wayne County directing.
Mr. Brewer first joined military service at age 16 in the U. S. Marine Corps. He then entered the United States Air Force and retired after 26 years of service to his country. He was a member of the Methodist Church, the Masonic Lodge, and the Shriners. Charles was an outgoing, generous, and caring man. He never met a stranger and was loved by many. Mr. Brewer was an outstanding athlete. He played baseball early in his Air Force career traveling to bases all over the U. S., the Far East, and Asia. He then worked as a Master Sergeant making tours to France, England, and the Dominican Republic. He was deployed to South Florida during the Cuban Missil Crisis. After retiring in Sumter, SC, he managed the Shaw, A. F. B. service station for 5 years. He then worked with his brother-in-law in Raeford, NC farming cotton, soy beans, and tobacco. He loved golf and played very often.
Mr. Brewer departed this life on Friday, April 30, 2010 at Alive Hospice at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee at the age of 80 Years, 6 Months, 28 Days.
He is survived by a son, Charles Edward (Chip) Brewer Jr. of Houston, TX; two grandchildren, Alexander Devin Brewer, Taylor Brooks Brewer; a brother, Gene Brewer of Nashville, TN; a sister, Rita Jane Melton of Waynesboro, TN; nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Brewer was preceded in death by a brother, William Walter Brewer Jr.; a sister, Patsy Barnett.
A memorial service will be held on May 5, 2010 at 3:00 PM at First United Methodist Church in Waynesboro, Tennessee, with Cal Hampton, Lea Thornton, Ted Alan Stricklin officiating. Burial will follow in the McGlamery Cemetery at Collinwood, Tennessee with Shackelford Funeral Directors of Wayne County directing.
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