Calvin Brewer
1947-2015
Dallas - Calvin William Brewer, 67, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2015 at Carillon Assisted Living in Lincolnton.
He was born in Gaston County, NC on November 12, 1947 to William "Bill" Bartley Brewer and the late Helen Smart Brewer.
In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his baby sister, Brenda Brewer and brother, Darrell Brewer.
Calvin was such a loving and giving person to his family and friends. Most will remember him as being the one that would help anyone in need. He loved the Lord and enjoyed singing in the choir. He loved gardening, working in the flower garden and being outside. Calvin loved his father so much and cared for him until his own health did not allow him to do so. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Calvin started working as a life guard at Robinson Lake for 7 years. He retired from Westinghouse/Siemens after 37 years of service. He volunteered for the Salvation Army and always enjoyed working the election polls.
Left to cherish his memories include his father, William "Bill" Brewer, brother, Larry Brewer and wife Sue of Dallas; nephews, Kenneth and wife Jessica, Todd Brewer and wife Sherry; Michael Brewer and wife Katie; Special Aunt, Betty Woody
aunts, uncles and cousins
Funeral service will be Saturday, June 27th at 11:00 am at Hardin Community Baptist Church, with Reverend Clay Ledford officiating.
Interment will follow at Long Creek Cemetery
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hardin Community Baptist Church c/o Playground Fund, 548 Hardin Road, Dallas, NC 28034 and /or The Salvation Army, 197 South Broad Street, Gastonia, NC 28054
The family expresses heartfelt appreciation to his caregivers, John Clarke, Betty Woody, Steve Caldwell, Georgia Hayes, Paula Best, David Ledford and Frankie Goforth.
Condolences may be made to www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com.
Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia 704-864-5144 is serving the Family.