Emanuel O. Brewer

Emanuel O. Brewer, age 82, a McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native was born December 26, 1937 and passed away February 28, 2020 at NHC McMinnville following a brief illness. He was a U.S. Army veteran of Vietnam, a retired maintenance coordinator with Caney Fork Electric Cooperative, a member of Central Church of Christ, and the son of the late Arnold Matt and Frances Scott Brewer, Sr. He was also preceded in death by brother, Arnold Brewer, Jr; sister, Mildred Bailey and three nephews, Major Edward Bailey, Matt Brewer, and William Brewer. He was married to Mary Jo Rigsby Brewer on September 15, 1963. In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Kristie and Bill Rogers of McMinnville, TN; grandson, Slayden (Katie) Rogers of McMinnville, TN; great-grandchildren, Maggie Mae Rogers and Maddux Slayden Rogers; nieces, nephews, and special friends also survive. Graveside service will be at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Mt. View Cemetery with Ben Bailey officiating. Military grave rites will be conducted by VFW Post 5064 and American Legion Post 173. Visitation will be Sunday from 12:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. in High’s Parlor. Memorial contributions may be made to the Morrison Volunteer Fire Department, c/o Morrison City Hall, 130 W. Maple Street, Morrison, TN 37357. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.