- Date Of Birth: May 16, 1936
- Date Of Death: October 31, 2008
- State: Arkansas
James “Bud” Brewer
May 16, 1936 – October 31, 2008
James E. “Bud” Brewer of Sheridan, Arkansas was born May 16, 1936 in Grant County, the son of the late Girven and Lois Lybrand Brewer. In 1975, Bud retired after 20 years of service in the United States Air Force, in which time he received numerous awards. In 1975, he then went to work for the United States Postal Service where he worked for 22 years until his retirement in 1997. He was a member, and twice, past President of the Grant County Cattleman’s Association and was formerly a member, and past President of the “Swinging Jackets” square dancing group for a number of years. Bud and his wife Nancy raised horses and cattle and were chosen as Grant County Farm Family of the Year in 1980.
Mr. Brewer died Friday, October 31, 2008 at U.A.M.S. Medical Center in Little Rock at the age of 72. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son, Allen Brewer; sisters and brothers, Geraldine May, Mavine Gray, H.E. “Pete” Brewer and William E. “Crook” Brewer. Survivors include his wife Nancy R. Brewer of Sheridan, who he married June 9, 1957; daughters, Sheila and husband Rick Gesing of Round Rock, Texas, and Pamela (Curtiss) Brewer of Sheridan; brother, Joe Brewer and wife Kathleen of Sheridan; sisters, Prissy Haralson and Vernell Bradbury, both of Sheridan; 7 grandchildren, Lexie McPherson, Alicia Gesing, Kate Gesing, Leah Plunkett, Kelsey Williams, Dustin Williams and Megan Williams. He is also survived by a large number of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Bud had a strong faith and belief in God. He often commented on how he could see the hand of God in so many ways on his farm. From the birth of a calf to the harvest of a crop, he knew it was all God’s creation.
