Mr. Billy Brewer, 79
Mr. Billy Brewer, 79, of Graham passed away peacefully Aug. 16 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah.
Mr. Brewer was born June 17, 1947, in Jeff Davis County to the late Arthur Leon Brewer Sr. and the late Louise Clifton Brewer. He was a member of Graham United Methodist Church. Mr. Brewer dedicated his life to service. He retired from the Appling County Sheriff’s Office after serving as a Deputy Sheriff for 44 years. Following his brief “retirement,” Billy returned to work in Jeff Davis County serving part-time as a Deputy Sheriff.
Billy loved his family deeply, including his pets. He leaves behind his best friend, Mattie. He is now reunited with his best friend, Kiki. Billy was known for his ability to make friends with anyone and his loving yet “rough around the edges” personality. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Arthur “Art” Leon Brewer Jr. and Randolph Brewer.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years Waunell Williams Brewer of Graham; daughter and son-in-law, Rena and David Williamson of Graham; brother Paul Brewer of Graham; sister Betty Roberts of Aiken, S.C.; grandsons Tripp Hardee of Savannah and Tyler Hardee of Graham; bonus grandchildren Cody and Whitney Williamson of Lyons; and bonus great-granddaughter Kennedy Williamso; a host of nieces and nephews, including his beloved niece Paula Griffin.
Services were held Aug. 20 at Baxley First Church with the Rev. Lauren West and the Rev. Steve Meguiar officiating and a eulogy by Tripp Hardee.
Active pallbearers were Justin Sanders, Keith Mack, Gene Davis, Scotty Tanner, Danielle Williams, Brent Merritt, Kim Williamson and Danny Williamson.
Honorary pallbearers were all active and retired law enforcement officers.
Interment followed in Graham United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Music was rendered by Jeff Lewis and Tripp Hardee.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Graham United Methodist Church (c/o Anita Baucom, 1097 Campground Road, Baxley, GA 31513).
Swain Funeral Home was in charge.
