Donald Franklin Brewer

Donald ‘Don’ Franklin Brewer, 90, of Albemarle, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 16, 2024.

Brewer was born on July 18, 1933, in Anson County, North Carolina to the late Archie David Brewer and Martha Ellen Brewer. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his four brothers, Roy, Lloyd, Vernon, and Jimmie Brewer, and his two sisters, Myrtle Smith and Evelyn Wise. 

Don was a loving, son, sibling, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He gave to his family in the largest and smallest ways, from always having a pack of peanut butter ‘Pawpaw” crackers to fixing just about anything for the people he loved. His family will remember him as a dependable, kind, and above all else humble man. Though he served in the army, pitched a no-hitter in Norwood’s semi-pro league, and played the banjo, guitar, piano, and harmonica by ear, his greatest achievement was sharing it all with his family.

He is survived by his wife, Janice Rogers Brewer of Albemarle, NC, his daughter, Ellen (Terry) Blue of Albemarle, NC, his daughter, Cindy (Kelly) Purser of Mount Gilead, NC, his sister, Jean of Albemarle, NC; and his three grandchildren Samantha (Ben) Malinda, Josh Megson, Lucas Megson and one great-grandchild Lucy Malinda. 

The funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 10:30 am at Central United Methodist Church in Albemarle, NC. The family will receive guests immediately following the service at 231 W. Main St., Albemarle, NC. 

In Lieu of flowers memorial donations may be shared to the Stanly County Senior Center, 283 N 3rd St, Albemarle, NC 28001.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Brewer Family.