Ernest Doyle Brewer, age 87, of Paris, Tennessee, ascended to eternity with His Savior on September 21, 2013.
Born October 21, 1925, he graduated from Big Sandy High School and entered the United States Navy, serving for three years as a decorated Veteran in WWII. He attended Toler Business College and Murray State University.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Eulalia Bowles Brewer, and three daughters, Jane (Mike) Plumley of Franklin, TN, Ann (Louis) Robbins of Mt. Juliet, TN, and Lalia (David) Winsett of Paris; 9 grandchildren, Chris (Hyekyung) Plumley, Matt (Shellie) Plumley, Michael Plumley, Rachel (Scott) Parker, Natalie Robbins, Jonathan Robbins, Dana (John) Chango, Lindsay (Nathan) Smith, Kasey (Cliff) Barna; 12 great-grandchildren, and a sister, Mildred Holland of Camden, TN.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie L. and Maggie Ann Brewer.
Mr. Brewer served 8 years in the National Guard, was employed by Holley Carburetor for 33 years, and Dana Corporation for 6 years. A Mason and a Gideon, he was a charter member of Trinity United Methodist Church, where he served many years as a Lay Leader, a Lay Speaker, and a Sunday School teacher.
He will be lovingly remembered by his family and all those in his circle of influence as a faithful servant of God, who desired for all to know Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
Visitation will be Monday, September 23, 2013, from 4-8:00 p.m. and Tuesday, September 24, 2013, after 9:00 a.m. until the service at 11:00 a.m. at LeDon Chapel of Ridgeway Funeral Home. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Mike Wimberley and Bro. Larry Dukes. Rev. Jolinne Downey, pastor of Trinity United Methodist Church, will be ministering in song. Burial will follow at Elkhorn Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be: Sons-in-law, Mike Plumley, Louis Robbins, David Winsett, and
Grandsons, Chris Plumley, Matt Plumley, Michael Plumley, Jonathan Robbins
Honorary Pallbearers will be: Nathan Smith, Cliff Barna, John Chango, Scott Parker, Tyler Reese, Fred Bowles, Harold Plumley, Darryl Holland, Bobby Holland, Dennis Holland, Kenny Potts, Ray Brewer, Billy Grooms, David Allbritten, M.L. Bailey, Tom Beasley, Joe Brogdon, Tommye Clayton, Jim Hayes, Jess Hedges, Cleo Hosford, James Earl Paschall, Bill Saylor, Paul Villaflor, and Ross Wimberley.
Memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 409 Wilson Street, Paris, TN 38242.