Marion Brewer

Reverend Marion Brewer, age 87, devoted husband of Janice Winders Brewer, departed this Earth to his Heavenly Home on April 1, 2023, surrounded by his family. Born on May 2, 1935, in Stanton, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Charlie and Mollie Centers Brewer. He was a graduate of Powell County High School and enlisted in the United States Marine Corp after graduation. Staff Sergeant Marion Brewer was a proud United States Marine serving active duty from 1953-1961. He was a Korean War Veteran. During his service time, Marion received many honors; the Korean Service Medal, UN Service Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal. Marion married the love of his life, Janice, on October 24, 1955. Bro. Brewer, as he was affectionately called, pastored many churches during his 63 year tenure as a minister. He pastored Powell’s Valley Baptist Church in Clay City, Kentucky from 1967-2000. He most recently pastored Beech Grove Baptist Church and Cow Creek Baptist Church in Irvine, Kentucky. He was also a member of Salem Baptist Church. Bro. Brewer was Director of the Powell County Senior Citizens for 10 years and a member of MEPCO Home Health Board for many years. He lived his life serving others and sharing the gospel. He could often be found reading his Bible, “the good book”, as he called it.  Left to carry on his legacy, Reverend Marion Brewer is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Janice Brewer; three daughters: Debbie (Jay) Means, Teresa (Brandy) Noble and Brenda (Anthony) Johnson. Grandchildren: Brooke (Kevin) Mays, Shayna Campbell (Jackie Watts), Sarah (Derrick) Rogers, and David Johnson. Great-Grandchildren: Kamryn Kennon, Keegan Lacy, Garrett Mays, Sophia Rogers, Olivia Rogers, Delaney Johnson and JJ Watts. Great-Great Grandchild: Marli Angel. Sisters: Dee (Joe) Neal and Pearl Lee. Bonus Granddaughters: Jessica Townsend, Sarah Conner and Paula Stidham. Special Brother and Sister in Christ: Bro John and Mildred Ryder. In addition to his parents, he is proceeded in death by three brothers John, Louie, and Larry Brewer. Funeral services officiated by Brother John Ryder, with special words from Brother Jerry Smith will be conducted on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 1:00 P.M., at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, Kentucky. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M., Tuesday, April 4, 2023 also at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Donnie G. Randall Memorial Veterans Cemetery with Jay Means, Anthony Johnson, Brandy Noble, David Johnson, Kevin Mays, Jackie Watts, and Derrick Rogers serving as pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers are childhood best friend Foster Rose, Ministers of the Boone’s Creek Baptist Association, Members of Winchester’s Harold G. Epperson Marine Corps League Detachment 1113, Medical Staff of the VA Medical Center, Dr. James Kevin Holbrook, brother-in-law Joe Neal, and nephews; Darin Lee, Duane Lee, John Charles Brewer, Shannon Brewer, and Greg Neal. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hearne Funeral Home.