He was born and reared in Chester County, the son of the late Joe Andrew and Wanna Mae Hearn Brewer. He attended schools in Chester County and graduated from C.C.H.S. in 1977. He went to work at Jackson Energy Authority at age 18 and worked their for 28 years. He married Frances Anne McDonald January 7, 1984 and they made their home in Jackson all their married life. He was an avid camper, motorcycle rider and enjoyed being outside. He was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife Frances Anne McDonald Brewer of Jackson; two sisters Brenda Welch and husband Ted and Judy Sutton and husband Bob all of Jackson; two nieces Blanda Sutton and Amanda McDonald and four nephews Luke Sutton, Stephen Sutton, Tanner McDonald and Brandon McDonald.