James Brewer, 91, of Wauchula, passed away at his home on Thursday, August 12, 2021. He was born in Double Springs, Alabama on August 17, 1929 and had been a Wauchula resident since 1955, coming from Alabama. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Wauchula. James was a Wednesday night bowler, bowling until he was 90 years old. He always had a smile and loved his hugs. He was employed in the citrus industry and served in the United States Army.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Lora Brewer, parents, John Henry and Martha Melvina Brewer, brothers, W. M. Brewer, John David Brewer, and Waylan Brewer, and sisters, Henrietta Posey, Elvie Cooper, and Helen Alexander.

Survivors include two sons, Bobby Brewer (Susan) of Wauchula and Pete Brewer (Laura Ann) of Arcadia; two daughters, Martha Hall (Gary) of Wauchula and Missy Massey of Wauchula; two brothers, Jimmie Brewer (Cynthia) of Alabama and Ronald Joe Brewer (Phyllis) of Alabama; one sister, Melvia Tidwell of Alabama; six grandchildren, Kelli Patterson, Leslie Nelson (Justin), Dusty Massey (Jessica), Cody Vandiver (Kimberly), Paige Massey, and Bradley Brewer; and 15 great-grandchildren, Connor, Jacey, Kippy, Leddy, Beckham, Briana, Jayden, Abbi, Savannah, Addison, Derrick, Jacob, Ishmael, Hadessah, and Joshua.

Visitation will be held at Robarts Garden Chapel on Monday, August 16, 2021 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Funeral services are on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at the First United Methodist Church of Wauchula at 10:00 AM. Reverend Josh Landen and Reverend Danielle Upton will officiate. Burial is at Wauchula Cemetery with Military Honors rendered by the American Legion Post #2.