Charles Allen Brewer, born July 11, 1944, to the late Tom Brewer, Jr. and Willie Lunell Hardin Brewer, passed on November 7, 2023, at 79 years of age. Charles was a member of the Waynesboro Church of Christ. He was a former employee of Lincoln Brass in Waynesboro, TN. Charles also helped construct Wayne Medical Center, where he also later worked as a custodian. He enjoyed going out and riding around so much that the ladies at Buffalo River would take him riding around the county.
He is survived by his brother, David H. Brewer (Patsy) of Lawrenceburg, TN; sister, Ada Jane Brewer Flippo of Waynesboro, TN; sister-in-law, Jane Brewer of Lawrenceburg, TN; nieces, Vanessa Kelley (Jim) of Lawrenceburg, TN and Bridget Brewer Howland (Tim) of Murfreesboro, TN; nephews, Brent Brewer of Leoma, TN and Seth Flippo of Waynesboro, TN; several great-nieces and nephews, Kathleen Sego of Spring Hill, TN, Seth Blasingim of Nashville, TN, Katie Blasingim of Knoxville, TN, Kyle Blasingim of Nashville, TN, Brooke Brewer and Chandler Brewer of Leoma, TN.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Tom Frank Brewer and nephew Thomas Keith Brewer.
The family’s sincere thanks and gratitude to Buffalo River services, management and staff and especially the daily caregivers for Charles for the past several years, Marie, Brittany, Marcie, Linda, Chaela, and Heather for their excellent care. The family would also like to thank the staff of Tennessee Quality Hospice for their excellent care. Special thanks to Greg Eaton and Casey Jones for officiating the service.
Visitation was held on Saturday, November 11, 2023, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Waynesboro, TN.
A graveside service was held on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. at Memorial Gardens of Waynesboro with Greg Eaton and Casey Jones officiating and Shackelford Funeral Directors assisting the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shriners Children’s Hospital or St. Jude Children’s Hospital in Charles Brewer’s name. Shriners Hospital for Children, P.O. Box 947765, Atlanta, Ga 30394, St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 504 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
