Williard “Dempsey” Brewer, age 90, of Hampshire, TN passed away Sunday, July 24, 2016 at his residence. He was a native of Lewis County, TN, a farmer, and of the Christian Faith. Mr. Brewer served his country honorably in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Blanton and Mandy Caroline Lee Brewer; one sister, Vernie Stokes Haley; three brothers, Lewis Brewer, Bradie Brewer, and Allen Brewer; one nephew, Van Taft Stokes; and one niece, Ruthy Waldean Kelly.
He is survived by
Three Great Nephews –
William Stokes (Crystal), Mt. Pleasant, TN
James Stokes (Amy), Cornersville, TN
Robert Stokes (Michelle), Ethridge, TN
One Great Niece –
Jennifer Patterson (Roger), Mt. Pleasant, TN
Niece-in-law –
Sherrill Stokes, Columbia, TN
Six Great-Great-Nieces and Nephews –
Karissa Stokes
Brady Stokes
Taylor Stokes
Shayla Stokes
Bo Patterson
Ashton Patterson
Those serving as pallbearers –
Dwight Savage
Brian Perry
Timmy McKennon
Steven Runions
Richard Kieffer
Terry Cherry
The family would like to thank Hospice Compassus for all your care.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 2:00 PM Wednesday, July 27, 2016, with Terry Chapman officiating. Interment will follow at Palestine Cemetery in Lewis County, TN with full military honors.
