James “Dave” Brewer, age 79, of Benton; previously of Eatonton, Georgia, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020 at Marshall County Hospital.
Dave was born in Atlanta, Georgia on September 18, 1940 to the late James Brewer and Eloise Youngblood. He was a member of Briensburg Church of Christ. Dave was an amazing salesman who loved to talk and converse with people. He worked for many years in sales with Starks Brothers Mobile Homes and Lubrication Engineers. After retirement, Dave and his wife, Verna, loved to travel whenever they had the opportunity. They also enjoyed spending time at their booth at Traders Mall in Reidland selling silk floral arrangements. When he wasn’t working or traveling, Dave loved to fish and would go anywhere he had to in order to catch them.
Dave is survived by his wife of 37 years, Verna Dotson Brewer of Benton; three daughters; two sons; one sister; three brothers; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister.
A private family graveside service will be held on Friday at Union Hill Cemetery in Benton. Filbeck-Cann Funeral Home of Milner & Orr is in charge of arrangements.
A Celebration of Life mobile visitation will be held for any friends or family not able to attend services due to Covid-19 restrictions. Please arrive at the Union Hill Church of Christ parking lot off of Union Hill Road by 2:15 PM on Friday, May 22, 2020 and a staff member of Filbeck-Cann Funeral Home will be there to direct you. For the safety of the community, Filbeck-Cann Funeral Home of Milner & Orr is asking that all participants remain in their vehicles at all times to continue following local, state and federal regulations due to Covid-19.
Expressions of sympathy may be made in memory of James “Dave” Brewer to the Briensburg Church of Christ Youth Group: 2349 Benton-Briensburg Rd., Benton, KY 42025.
During this difficult time of private services, you may show your support by joining the Hugs from Home program where your message will be attached to a balloon in the chapel to remind
the family of your love and support. Please go to www.filbeckandcann.com to share a hug, leave a message or light a candle in his memory.