James M. Brewer

1946 - 2015

James Marvin (Jim) Brewer, 69 of Statham Georgia passed away on October 13, 2015 at St. Mary's Hospital in Athens following a period of declining illness. He was the son of the late Reverend Marvin and Pauline Brewer and was married to Carolyn Holland Brewer, who preceded him in death last year.

As the son of a United Methodist pastor, Jim grew up in many towns throughout the North Georgia Conference. He was a 1963 graduate of Jefferson High School and he settled in Jackson Georgia where his father pastored the local Methodist Church. He worked as General Manager of Fresh Air Barbecue for over three decades and in 1997, he and his son Chris opened Fresh Air Barbecue of Athens, followed by another location in Bogart two years later when he became a resident of the area. He was a Mason for over 50 years and had been a member of the St. John's Lodge #45 F & AM in Jackson Georgia. He was also a member and past Governor of the Athens Moose Lodge #767, a supporter of the American Legion #163 of Statham and an ardent fan of the Georgia Bulldogs.

Survivors include two sons, Michael Brewer (Lara) of Jackson; Chris Brewer (Kimberley) of Winterville; grandsons Wilson, Ethan and Charlie Brewer; stepsons Brian Bone (Renee) of New Mexico and Mark Bone (Lori) of Athens. He was also survived by his former wife, friend and Bridge partner Ellen Brewer of Jackson; stepbrothers Wayne Miller of Talmo; Larry and Fletcher Miller of Gainesville; stepsister Glenda Pierce of Gainesville; several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held Sunday, October 18th at the Smith Memory Chapel & Funeral Home, 755 Atlanta Highway SE, Winder Georgia beginning at 4PM with the Reverend Dr. Phil DeMore and Michael Brewer officiating. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home prior to the service beginning at 2:30 PM. Memorial gifts may be made in lieu of flowers if desired to St. Mary's Hospital in Athens Georgia.

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3/10/1946 - 10/13/2015