He was a World War II Marine Veteran seeing action in Okinawa and mainland China. James was a retired farmer and a member and deacon of First Free Will Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by four brothers, Robert Brewster, Roe Brewster, Lee Saffold and Wesley Saffold; and five sisters, Alma Brewster Sturgis, Ruby Brewster Kulbeth, Jewell Brewster Martin and Helen Saffold Conner and Frankie Wooldridge.
Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Vivian Young Brewster of Wilmar; two sons, Gerald Brewster and wife Deborah of Wilmar and Jim Brewster of Village; one daughter, Eddie Brewster Brown and husband James of Monticello; four grandsons, Cory Brown (Jaye) of Chicago, IL, Casey Brown of Mount Pleasant, SC, Dustin Brown (Shannon) of Baltimore, MD and Daniel Brown (Fatimat) of Irving, TX; one granddaughter, Lisa Brewster (Dieter Bohn) of Oakland, CA; and expectant great-grandchild due in September; one special first cousin, Dorothy Brewster Davis of Monticello and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with burial to follow in Wilmar Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to Hospice Home Care, 990 Hwy 425 North, Monticello, AR 71655. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(15)
Becky Young
Monticello, AR Tuesday, May 7, 2019 Vivain,I am so sorry to hear of your loss for you and your family. Mr. Son was an awesome man. I love you all, and my prayers are with you.
Becky Young
Gail Kizer
Dermott, AR Monday, May 6, 2019 Mr. Brewster used to come in the office where I worked at the Courthouse and he was always such a nice man. I know he will be missed a lot.Arthur Walmsley
Stuttgart, AR Saturday, May 4, 2019 Praying for the Brewster family as they lay Son to rest.Earmestine Colburn
Monticello, AR Saturday, May 4, 2019 Gerald, I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I have bought many vegetable plants from him through the years.May God hold you and the family in his arms during this sad time.
Gloria Ryburn
Monticello, AR Friday, May 3, 2019 To the family so sorry for your loss; he will be missed by manny . Prayers for allLinda McLemore Sawyer
Magnolia, AR Friday, May 3, 2019 Dear Brewster Family,I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I wish I could come to the services. I would love to see everyone.
Johnie Brewster
Rison, AR Friday, May 3, 2019 I just got to know this family about three years ago and find out we were kinfolk. Brother Son was a great man. Wish I could have spent more time with him. No doubt I will be with him in eternity. God blessed all that are left behind to remember this wonderful man.Cynthia McKinstry
Little Rock, AR Friday, May 3, 2019 So sorry for your loss. Praying for y’all during this time.Carol Jones-Hooper
Warren, AR Friday, May 3, 2019 I am sending special condolences to the family Love you Mrs Vivian. Praying for you all. Love CarolCarole (Doss-Johns) Rushing
Woodlawn, AR Thursday, May 2, 2019 To Vivian and the entire family, please accept my sincere condolences on your great loss. How sad we are losing so many of our great people like "Son". I have known most of the family most of my life and I can find no words to truly express my sympathy. My prayer is that the Lord will Bless you with the comfort, peace and strength that you will need to get you through this difficult time. Lean on Him to see you through this period of sadness. So many others will share it with you.Carole (Johns) Rushing
Hazel Potts
Monticello, AR Thursday, May 2, 2019 Dear Familyi was so sorry to hear of Mr Sonny passing,He was such a nice man,Due to health problems Harrell nor i will be able to attend any of the services, Know our prayers are with you, Look to our precious Savior, Jesus Christ for comfort,
Our deepest sympathy
Hazel Harrell and Family
Ruby Collins
white hall, AR Thursday, May 2, 2019 Gerald so sorry to hear about your Dad passing. Just want you to know I am praying for you and your family. God is so good, He willlift you up in times like this. I know you will miss him greatly, and your Mom also after 70 years of marriage. But God will fill the void. Let me know if I can do anything for you or your family.
Love to all, Ruby
Candice Haase
FAIRMOUNT, IN Thursday, May 2, 2019 I will always remember the hospitality shown to us by your Dad during our visit in 2004. He was an amazing man and father. A true gift from God. Will be praying by for you all ad I know you will miss him terribly.Joyce Trotter-Hampton
Jersey, AR Wednesday, May 1, 2019 I was blessed to meet Mr. James and his lovely wife through their son, Jim. Mr. James' winning smile and caring ways left a lasting impression on me. Jim and I are members of the same church in Camden and Jim would often speak of Mr. James. Family you have my deepest condolences. God bless you.Mary Lasiter
Wilmar, AR Tuesday, April 30, 2019 To all of the family please accept my deepest sympathy. Son will be greatly missed by many but none as much as all of you will. May God give you the comfort you need to see you through this first year and after. Again deepest sympathy. RIP Son.