Howard Brewer

Howard Matthew Brewer, 87, of Scottsboro died Tuesday, Feb. 21,2012 at his home. Visitation was to be today, Feb. 22, 2012, at Scottsboro Funeral Home from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. The funeral will be Thursday at 11:00 AM at the funeral home with the Rev. Richard Tyler and the Rev. Duran Teague officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Scottsboro. Mr. Howard Brewer was a native of Jackson County where in his early years he worked as a farmer in Skyline. He was also employed by the Jackson County School System for several years as a school bus driver, transporting students to and from Skyline School and the Jackson County Technical School (now known as the Earnest Pruett Center of Technology) in Hollywood. Affectionately known by students as "Zoom Zoom," Mr. Brewer also transported student athletes from Skyline School to numerous sporting events throughout North Alabama. Mr. Brewer was also employed by the Cumberland Mountain Water Authority for several years and was self-employed as a plumber and electrician, serving mainly those residents along the Cumberland Plateau communities of Skyline, Letcher and Hytop where he was known for his generosity toward those who could not afford to pay for such services. An avid antique collector and seller, Mr. Brewer enjoyed going to First Monday Trade Day, the Collinsville Flea Market and a number of antique auctions. He was also a loyal fan of the Atlanta Braves and University of Alabama football. Roll Tide! Mr. Brewer led an exemplary life as a good Christian and was a faithful member of the Letcher Church of God. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Magdalene Bellomy Brewer; two daughters, Delores 1. Brewer and Ginger L. (husband, David) Brewer, both of Scottsboro; a son, Larry D. (wife, Aigul) Brewer of Charlotte, N.C.; a sister, Doris Stewart of Atlanta, Ga.; a brother, Clyde O. Brewer of Signal Mountain, Tenn.; five grandchildren, Heather Crafton and Robin Howard, both of Tennessee, and Matt Brewer, Drew Brewer and Nate Brewer, all of Scottsboro; and four great-grandchildren.

Howard Brewer

February 21, 2012