James Edward Brewer

Mr. James Edward Brewer was born on July 06,1941 to the late John Cebe Brewer and Nona Monie Jackson Brewer in Waynesboro, TN. He was a Wayne County High graduate and after high school he would proudly and bravely serve his country in the Army during the Vietnam War. Once he returned from his military service, he would marry Ms.  Katherine Joyce Kilburn on June 04, 1966. Mr. Brewer wore many hats as he was employed and eventually retired from Maury Ohio Manufacturing after over 40 years of service as a welder and many other vocations during his employment. He and his wife would make Waynesboro their forever home spending the rest of their lives raising a family and setting deep roots in the community. He worshipped for many years at the Waynesboro Church of God and cherished his church family. Being an avid outdoorsman, he spent his leisure time fishing, hunting, and camping. He loved watching sports especially when Tennessee played, but nothing compared to spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, loved ones and many friends. Always with a smile on his face he greeted everyone he met with the same humility and kindness that is exemplary of a Christian. He will be greatly missed, and his memory will always live in the hearts of all who knew him. Mr. Brewer passed from this life in Waynesboro, TN on July 10,2024 at the age of 83 years and 4 days.

He is survived by his wife of over 58 years Katherine Joyce Brewer; daughters Regina Brewer and Jennifer Brewer Franks Jackson husband Chris; grandchildren Christopher Staggs and wife Amber, John Staggs and girlfriend Amanda, Bradley Franks, Hannah Sellards and husband Conrad all of Waynesboro, TN and Heather Franks of Clarksville, TN; great-grandchildren Jayden Staggs, Mallory Staggs, Riggins Sellards and Bridger Sellards all of Waynesboro, TN; a sister Pam Jaske also of Waynesboro, TN and several nieces and nephews

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers Troy Brewer and Paul Brewer sister Rachel Franks and son-in-law Jerry Wayne Franks

Funeral services will be held on Saturday July 13 at 11:00 am at the Church of God in Waynesboro with Conrad Sellards and Tracy Sanders officiating.

A burial will follow in the Shields cemetery with military honors immediately after funeral services.

Visitation will begin on Friday July 12 at the Church of God in Waynesboro from 6:00 till 8:00 pm and again Saturday July 13 from 9:00 am until service time.

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