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David Brewer Obituary
A 1948 graduate of Hodgenville High School, he was employed with Houchens Market during the 1950s, an independent insurance agent from 1959 until his retirement in 1998 and also operated Lincoln Reality Company from 1970 to 1998. David's many hobbies and memberships included director of the Young People's Association for the Lynn Association, working with the youth at Middle Creek Baptist Church, where he also served as a former deacon. He was a member of BR Young Lodge No. 132 F&AM, a Gideon and former deacon at Friendship No. 2 Baptist Church and was also involved with the Jail Ministries for Hardin and LaRue counties. He was a current member of Central Avenue Baptist Church in Elizabethtown.
David was preceded in death by his parents, James G. and Carrie Wade Brewer; two sisters, Clara Brewer and Christina Brewer; and three brothers, James Emmitt, Johnny and Arthur Brewer.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Juanita Hall Brewer; three daughters, Barbara Hill of Elizabethtown, Joan (the Rev. Steve) Hill of Glendale and Judy (Don) Stith of Magnolia; five granddaughters, Tammy (Scott) Etherton, Stephanie Hill, Tamara (Jeff) Hume, Melanie (Justin) Hart and Heather Hill; three great-grandchildren, Madi and Abbi Etherton and Ayden Hume; two sisters, Frances (George) Wheeler of Paris, Ky., and Alice Brown of Las Vegas; a special brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Sterling and Elaine Hall of Elizabethtown; and a special friend, Chicho.
The funeral is at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, at Bennett-Bertram Funeral Home in Hodgenville with the Rev. Gerald Gardner officiating. Burial follows in Valley Creek Cemetery.
Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and continues at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to Gideons International, Hodgenville Camp, P.O. Box 25, Hodgenville, KY 42748.
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11 Entries
November 9, 2012
Juanita and family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dearly beloved, David...the angels in heaven are rejoicing. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. My Love, Mary Rose Tate
Denise Lewis
November 8, 2012
Barbara, my family and I are deeply sadden by the loss of such a great man who loved the Lord. We will keep your family in our prayers Love Denise and Janice
Stephanie Hill
November 7, 2012
Love you and miss you but one day I will see you again!! I am glad you are not suffering anymore!! You were a wonderful Papaw!!!
November 7, 2012
Juanita, Barbara, Joan, and Judy,
I am so sorry to hear about your husband and dad. I was thinking about you the other day and wondering how you all are doing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Sandy (Tate) Berchtold
Jean Feger
November 6, 2012
David was my cousin on my Mother's side Lena Wade Akridge, she was Carrie's sister. I was born in Hodgenville, but live in Louisville now.
Jean Feger
Emily Wright
November 6, 2012
So sorry to hear of David's passing. We always enjoyed having him and all of the family at church at Kensington Manor. Prayers being sent your way.
November 6, 2012
We are very sorry to hear of the loss of your husband and father. Prayers with each of you in the days coming ahead.
Vicki & Larry Curry
Lexington
Tammy Etherton
November 6, 2012
We love you Papaw. We will miss you so much!
November 6, 2012
We are so sorry to hear Mr. Brewer passed away. We loved having him at our church services at Kensington on Sunday's as well as all the loving daughters. God Bless your family...Chris and Billy Wright
Cathy Wyatt
November 5, 2012
So sorry to hear of Mr.Brewer's passing. He sold us our first house. They also lived near my in-laws , the Wyatt's. May he Rest in Peace.
Mary Ann Shipley
November 5, 2012
Juanita,Judy and family. Want to say how sorry I am to hear of your loss. We are never ready to give up a loved one but now you know he's in a better place and no more suffering. May God be with each and every one of you during this time and may your sorrow get less and less as each day goes by.
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