Williard "Dempsey" Brewer, age 90, of Hampshire, TN passed away Sunday, July 24, 2016 at his residence. He was a native of Lewis County, TN, a farmer, and of the Christian Faith. Mr. Brewer served his country honorably in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents, James Blanton and Mandy Caroline Lee Brewer; one sister, Vernie Stokes Haley; three brothers, Lewis Brewer, Bradie Brewer, and Allen Brewer; one nephew, Van Taft Stokes; and one niece, Ruthy Waldean Kelly.

 

He is survived by

 

Three Great Nephews -

William Stokes (Crystal), Mt. Pleasant, TN

James Stokes (Amy), Cornersville, TN

Robert Stokes (Michelle), Ethridge, TN

 

One Great Niece -

Jennifer Patterson (Roger), Mt. Pleasant, TN

 

Niece-in-law -

Sherrill Stokes, Columbia, TN

 

Six Great-Great-Nieces and Nephews -

Karissa Stokes

Brady Stokes

Taylor Stokes

Shayla Stokes

Bo Patterson

Ashton Patterson

 

Those serving as pallbearers -

Dwight Savage

Brian Perry

Timmy McKennon

Steven Runions

Richard Kieffer

Terry Cherry

 

The family would like to thank Hospice Compassus for all your care.

 

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 2:00 PM Wednesday, July 27, 2016, with Terry Chapman officiating. Interment will follow at Palestine Cemetery in Lewis County, TN with full military honors.