Richard Arlan Brewer, 81, of McKinney, Texas joined his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in heaven on Monday, October 26, 2020. He fought a long battle with leukemia. Richard was born June 26, 1939 to Marshall and Edith Brewer in Tarzan, Texas. Richard married Kathleen Ann Noble on January 23, 1958 in Andrews, Texas. He is a graduate of Andrews High School and Hardin Simmons University.
Richard and Kathleen were longtime residents of Midland, Texas where they raised their four children. They were devoted members of the First Baptist Church. Richard enjoyed a lifelong career as an accountant. After retirement, he and Kathleen moved to the Dallas suburb, allowing them more time with their precious grandchildren.
The outdoors was his favorite place to be. Richard loved biking, canoeing, swimming, hiking; he was even known to swing a golf club now and then. He was always eager to tackle household projects. There was a solution to every problem. Richard turned trash into treasure and saw the beauty in everyone. None can compare to his loyalty, kindness, generosity and patience. He was truly a man whose actions spoke louder than words. This world was a better place because he was in it. His family and friends will miss him dearly.
Richard is also survived by his wife, Kathleen Brewer of McKinney, Texas; daughters, Lori West and husband, David of Murphy, Texas, Kari Griffin and husband, Russell of McKinney, Texas, and Marla Pemmaraju and husband, Sankar of Colleyville, Texas; son, Peter Brewer and wife, Laura of Knoxville, Tennessee; grandchildren, Matthew, Rachel, Sarah, Elysse, Makinsey, Madelyn, Avery, Kirsten, Trinity, Jordan, Tyler, and Jody; great grandchildren, John Patrick, Oliver, Alice, and Sunny; brother, James Brewer; and a host of other loving family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Marshall and Edith Brewer and brother, Charles Brewer.
A “come and go” visitation will be held on Sunday, November 1, 2020, from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home. Only a limited number of guests will be allowed to enter the funeral home facility at any one time to maintain social distancing.
In support of our local, state, and federal govt including CDC directives and to protect the physical health, safety and well-being of our community, only a limited number of guests will be allowed to attend the Funeral Service.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, November 2, 2020, at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home Chapel, 2525 Central Expressway North, Allen, Texas. The Rev. Randy Moreland will officiate. The service will also be live streamed at TJMfuneral.com on Richard’s obituary page by clicking on the following link: Celebrationoflife.tv. After the service, the recorded live stream will be available for viewing at the same link location.
However, when the maximum number of guests are reached, those who would like to honor Richard’s and show their support to his family may remain at the funeral home in your vehicle, where you can watch the live streamed service on your personal device (laptop, tablet or smartphone) or listen through a designated FM radio channel.
Following the funeral service, a procession will make its way to Ridgeview Memorial Park for a committal service where all are invited to attend the committal service maintaining social distancing or you may remain in your vehicle. You will be able to listen to the service through speakers set up at the gravesite.
Pallbearers for the service will be Matthew Brewer, Randy Brewer, David West, Jody West, Tyler West, and Sankar Pemmaraju. James Brewer and Peter Brewer to serve as Honorary Pallbearers.
The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Texas Baptist Men, American Heart Association, or Operation Underground Railroad.
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