Hugh Brewer Jr.

1936 - 2019

Hugh Brewer Jr. obituary, 1936-2019, Fayetteville, AR

BORN

1936

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Nelson-Berna Funeral Home & Crematory of Fayetteville

4520 N. Crossover Rd.

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Hugh Brewer Obituary

Hugh Brewer Jr.
Hugh H. Brewer Jr. passed away peacefully Monday, April 22, 2019, at the age of 82. He was born June 10, 1936, in Fort Smith the beloved son of Hugh H. Brewer Sr. and Christine Stalter Brewer.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his older sisters, Mollie Brewer Crockett and Anne Brewer Stewart.
He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Martha Rice Brewer; his sons, Hugh Rice Brewer Sr., and Arthur Payne Brewer and wife Tina; his daughter, Dr. Martha "Marti" Brewer Sharkey and husband Craig; his six grandchildren, Andrew Payne Brewer and wife Jayne, Blake Morrow Brewer, Hugh Rice Brewer Jr. and wife Liz, Leigh Taylor Allison Stidham and husband Tim, Caroline Brewer Sharkey and Martha Christine Sharkey; and his four great-grandchildren, Micah James Brewer, Noah Payne Brewer, Emery Taylor Stidham and Anna Margaret Stidham.
Hugh worked his way through college beginning at Arkansas Tech University before graduating from the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. Following graduation in 1959, he served in the Army as a first lieutenant and battery commander of a Nike missile site on Lake Michigan in Chicago. He and Martha subsequently returned to Fayetteville and he earned registration as a professional electrical engineer in 1966. He worked as a distribution engineer for SWEPCO, a consulting engineer with McClelland Consulting Engineers and president and CEO of Upchurch Electrical Supply. Upon retirement, he proudly earned his private pilot license.
Hugh was an active leader in the community and served as president or chairman of multiple organizations over the years, including Fayetteville Downtown Rotary Club, Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce, Arkansas Air Museum, Fayetteville Civil Service Commission, Fayetteville Country Club and Arkansas Academy of Electrical Engineering. In addition, he was treasurer of the Arkansas Alumni Association for several years. He was a member of the board of governors of Washington Regional Medical Center, a member of the board of directors of First National Bank and a founding member of the boards of both Abilities Unlimited and Fayetteville Creative School. Hugh was an active member of First United Presbyterian Church, where he was an ordained elder and chaired many committees over the years.
Hugh received multiple honors and awards from the University of Arkansas and the Department of Engineering for his years of service and leadership. In 2014, Hugh was honored with the Arkansas Alumni Community Service Award. In 2015, he was again honored with the Arkansas Electrical Engineering Distinguished Alumni Award. In addition, he was awarded the highest honor from the College of Engineering by being inducted into the Engineering Hall of Fame.
Visitation with the family will be held from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home in Fayetteville.
Private burial will be in the columbarium at First United Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville, under the direction of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home.
Public memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 25, 2019, at First United Presbyterian Church, followed by a reception in the Fellowship Hall.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Northwest Arkansas or First United Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville.
To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.nelsonberna.com.

Published by Times Record from Apr. 22 to Apr. 23, 2019.
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Although it’s been two years since Hugh’s passing his presence in my memories have been an abiding comfort, especially in this past, difficult year. Still miss you Hugh.

John Oliver

Friend

April 16, 2021

JUST 4 SHORT MONTHS AFTER LOSING MY HUSBAND - I LOST ONE OF HIS DEAREST FRIENDS! REST IN PEACE - HUGH!

ELIZABETH MCGEE

May 19, 2019

ELIZABETH MCGEE

May 19, 2019

I will miss his smiling face. I have not known for long, but he was always kind to me and i try to help him whenever her was at the Arkansas Air and Military Museum. He will be greatly missed.

Jeffry Gates

May 5, 2019

What a tragedy the world has lost such a kind and wonderful man. Hugh was a one-of-a-kind guy and will be Greatly missed by All. Although I haven't really kept up with him since high school days when our Mothers were sorority sisters, as well as his Mother-in-Law, and thru his adoring wife, Martha, also a Tri Delta sister of my era. I'm sorry that in our later years, we more or less only stayed in touch by exchanging birthday greetings and Facebook Posts, but I was always SO proud when I would read of all his many outstanding accomplishments. My love, thoughts and prayers go out to you, Martha, and your whole beautiful family. Jeanne Jamell, Fort Smith, AR

Jeanne Jamell

April 25, 2019

Hugh was always a friend of the Arnold family. He will be remembered as kind, caring, compassionate, and faithful. Steve Arnold our deceased son and former golf professional at Fayetteville County Club held Hugh in the highest respect. God bless Hugh and he live forever in the arms of our lord and savior Jesus Christ.

Bette and Dick Arnold

April 25, 2019

a loved one

April 23, 2019

a loved one

April 23, 2019

Our prayers and thoughts for this family in the loss of this good man. What a joy him and Martha were on a recent trip. Wish we could have met them earlier in life, but will cherish our memories! Roger and Carolyn Corbin

Roger and Carolyn Corbin

April 23, 2019

We were only friends for a couple of years but became the closest of companions. I shall miss you Hugh; your dry sense of humor, your generosity and your capacity to maintain such a non partisan view of life. Instead, extolling all the virtues of fairness and consideration of others. Will sadly miss our lunches, our drives in the country and exchanging our differing points of view with wit and good humor. Rest In Peace my friend.
With love,, John Oliver.

John Oliver

April 22, 2019

Dear family of Hugh Brewer,

Hugh was an exceptional individual who impacted positively the lives of many folks. He was very king and the memories of fun times with Hugh are helping us through these difficult times. Hopefully, these nice memories help the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all,

Juan Carlos Balda
Department of Electrical Engineering

Juan Balda

April 22, 2019

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