

.James Darrell Brewer, 79, of Greensburg passed away on September 12, 2016. He was born on February 6, 1937 in Owsley County, Kentucky, the son of Posey and Florence (Newman) Brewer. Jim was a 1956 graduate of Cross Plains High School. He went on to many different trade schools including Boston, Cleveland, Chicago, and Harvard Business School. Jim served in the National Guard. On August 31, 1956 he married Mary Jane Mathews and together they had Six Children: Steven, Terry, Pam, Vesta, Susan, and Andrew. Jim worked for Vonneguts Industrial Products as the purchasing manager for 31 years, retiring in 1991. He was a member of the Greensburg Boat Club and enjoyed taking his family on many boating trips.
Survivors include: Children- Pam Gladson, Vesta Ricke, Susan Dillow, and Andrew (Jennifer) Brewer; Sister- Katherine Vinup; 12 Grandchildren and several Great Grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his: Parents; Wife- Mary Jane Brewer; Infant Son- Steven Brewer; Son-Terry Brewer; and Sister- Wilma Combs.
A visitation for family and friends will be held at the Gilliland-Howe Funeral Home on Friday, September 16, 2016 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. A private burial will be at South Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Our Hospice of Decatur County. Memorial contributions can be made to the family at www.gilliland-howe.com
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