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Barney F. Brewer Sr. COLUMBIA Barney Brewer Sr. was called to be with his Lord on October 20, 2013. He was born on September 27, 1922. His mother was Marie Marthers Alberson. Due to his mother's illness of tuberculosis he was raised and adopted by his aunt, Louise Brewer and uncle, Luther Brewer. He attended Columbia city schools and graduated from University High School where he excelled in baseball and basketball. Upon graduation he married his sweetheart and wife of almost 72 years, Mary Mathis Brewer. After high school Barney joined the U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Marine Division and was off to WWII where he participated in the beach assault of Tarawa Atoll where he was wounded and received the Purple Heart. After recovering from wounds he rejoined his 2nd Marine Division in the Pacific and participated in the beach assault on Saipan. Upon his Honorable Discharge from the Marines he returned to Columbia to be reunited with his wife, Mary and daughter, Mary Dean Brewer. They soon had their baby boomer son (and his best pal) Barney "Buddy" Brewer Jr. Barney spent many years in the auto parts business and retired as parts manager of The Toyota Center in Columbia. He was an active member in Jamil Shrine Temple where he served as Potentate in 1984. He also had Lifetime memberships in: Marine Corps League, 2nd Marine Division Assoc., American Legion, VFW, Broad River Masonic Lodge, Jamil Temple and Eastern Star. In his younger years he was an Ordained Deacon and taught Sunday School at Denny Terrace Baptist Church. He was fortunate to return to Saipan and participate in the 50th reunion of the battle Saipan in 1994 and participate in Honors Flight in 2009. After retirement he helped his wife in her business, Mary Brewer Insurance Info Services, until her retirement at her age 81. He was predeceased by daughter, Dr. Mary Dean Brewer Alley. He is survived by his wife Mary M. Brewer, son, Barney "Buddy" Brewer Jr., (Lynn), granddaughters, Weatherly B. Landry( Jack), Dr. Caroline B. Sellars (Brett) and two great grandsons, Gus Landry and Boone Landry. The family would like to thank the Dorn Veterans Hospital in Columbia for the years of excellent health care that they provided during his illness with Parkinson's disease and his good friend and care giver, Beatrice Calvin for her excellent care. Visitation and refreshments with the family will be on Wednesday October 23rd at 12:00 until 1:45 at Greenlawn Funeral Home on 845 Leesburg Road in Columbia. The Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. at that same location. Reverend J. William Powell and Reverend Fred Kaigler will officiate. Pallbearers: John Moody, Pat Vinson Jr., Mark Moak, Jack Landry, Brett Sellars, Bernard Carl Sullivan and Ben Heywood Honorary pallbearers: Cy Havird, LaBoyd Mathis, Doug Mathis, Tom Gault, Tommy Marshall, Norman Moak, Tausig "Butch" Moak, Billy Warren and Jimmy Warren. Memorials can be made to: Boys Farm, P.O. Box 713, Newberry SC 29108; Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018; Shriner's Children's Hospital Foundation, 950 W. Faris Rd., Greenville, SC 29065 or the charity of your choice. Friends and relatives are invited to view this obituary and share condolences or memories with the family www.greenlawn-columbia.com.
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Mary and Buddy,
I am so sorry to hear of Barney's passing. I always enjoyed our time together at Toyota Center. He was such a wonderful man and gave me a lot of great advice. I will always remember his great laugh. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Katy Welch Hurt
November 21, 2013
On today's 238th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps, I give my thanks to Barney for defending our Nation so many years ago in the Pacific against the Japanese. It was his valor that molded today's Corps and positively influenced everyone he met since those days. Mary and Buddy, as long as there is a Marine Corps, there will be a Barney Brewer; God bless and keep you. Semper Fidelis.
Frank Baker
November 10, 2013
We are so sorry to hear of Barney's passing. He was always such a pleasure to be around. Our thoughts and prayers are with you ..
Heather and Trey Abercrombie
October 31, 2013
MARY,
I AM SORRY TO HEAR OF BARNEY'S PASSING. I CAN RELATE TO HOW YOU FEEL BECAUSE I LOST DEWEY IN DECEMBER, 2012. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
MURRELINE JEFFCOAT
October 28, 2013
Dear "Mary Mattie" and family,
I am so sorry to learn of Barney's death. He was always one of my favorites. I certainly share your loss.
Love to all,
Louise Hapeshis McCutchen
Bishopville, S. C.
October 27, 2013
Mary, Buddy, Lynn and family, you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Albert and Helen Thomas
October 25, 2013
Buddy, Lynn, and other family members,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Although we did not know him personally, after reading his obit, we realize that he lived a wonderful life and the gates of Heaven were wide open to welcome him.
Donna and Fred Suhrstedt
October 24, 2013
What an inspiration Barney was! We must celebrate his life and live by the example he set.
Russell and Juanita (Baker) Powell
October 23, 2013
Mary,
Barney will be missed by all who have been fortunate to know him, family, friends, and veterans. My prayers will be with you and your family during this time.
Cletus Powell
October 23, 2013
Brewer Family I am so sorry for your loss and want to you all to know that
Mr. Brewer always had a smile on his face and he was a good friend and he loved his family very much
Wende Andress
October 23, 2013
God Bless. Had lots of good memories growing up with The Brewer Family.
Donald (Beetle) Bailey
October 23, 2013
God Bless. Had losts of good memories growing up with The Brewer Family.
Donald (Beetle) Bailey
October 23, 2013
Barney, Our sincerest sympathy to you and all the Brewer family in the loss of your dear father. May God's amazing grace enfold and sustain you in the grief you will experience in the days ahead as well.
Sincerely, George and Judy Jones
George Jones
October 22, 2013
Uncle Barney was always an inspiration to us. And he was a sweet, loving, uncle. Always smiling. I will miss him.
Gina Buzby
October 22, 2013
Prayers for this family.
Jamie Rauch Ward
October 22, 2013
My dad, John W. Marthers, and Barney were first cousins (more like brothers). From early on, I remember Barney as a very positive, family-oriented, man of God. He was loved deeply.
Sherry Finley
October 22, 2013
See you later sweet Birthday Buddy,
Deborah Warrington
October 22, 2013
I worked wit Barney at Toyota Center in the 80's and I never met a finer guy. Sorry to hear he passed away.
John Coleman
October 22, 2013
Mr. Brewer was a great guy. I worked for him years ago at Jamil Temple and he was always a friend to his employees. I know that God will have a special place in heaven for him.
Steve Rabon
October 22, 2013
Uncle Barney has left me with unforgettable/fond memories that I will always cherish...I loved it when he called me "sugar"! My thoughts & prayers are with his family. God bless you all!
October 22, 2013
Thinking of all of you at this time of loss. Everyone that ever met Mr. Brewer thought the world of him...always friendly, always smiling and such a nice gentleman.
Kathy Bailey
October 22, 2013
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