Rufus Alexander Brewer, Jr

Rufus A. Brewer, Jr. 95, of Siler City died Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at UNC Hospitals. Mr. Brewer was born in Chatham County, December 24, 1918 the son of the late Rufus and Carrie (Craft) Brewer, Sr. He was an Army Veteran of WWII, a graduate of Mars Hill College, a member of Rocky River Baptist Church, a charter member of the Silk Hope Ruritan Club, leader of boy scouts and retired farmer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucy Harrington Brewer; sister, Mozelle B. Vinsant; brothers, James Warren Brewer and Harry T. Brewer and nephew, Don C. Brewer. He is survived by sister, Carrie B. Campen; nephews, James B. Brewer, Edgar D. Brewer and Harry D. Brewer; nieces, Elaine B. Horne, Candace B. Johnson, Sue A. Vinsant and Peggy V. Benson; five great nieces; five great nephews; six great-great nieces and two great-great nephews. Visitation with the family will be in the sanctuary at Rocky River Baptist Church from 1:00 - 2:00 PM, Friday, March 14, 2014 followed by a graveside service at 2:00 PM with Rev. Greg Burriss officiating and military rites by the Randolph County Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers memorials may be to Rocky River Baptist Church Building Fund or the Bus Fund, 4436 Siler City-Snow Camp Road, Siler City, NC 27344. Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com