James E. "Bud" Brewer of Sheridan, Arkansas was born May 16, 1936 in Grant County, the son of the late Girven and Lois Lybrand Brewer. In 1975, Bud retired after 20 years of service in the United States Air Force, in which time he received numerous awards. In 1975, he then went to work for the United States Postal Service where he worked for 22 years until his retirement in 1997. He was a member, and twice, past President of the Grant County Cattleman's Association and was formerly a member, and past President of the "Swinging Jackets" square dancing group for a number of years. Bud and his wife Nancy raised horses and cattle and were chosen as Grant County Farm Family of the Year in 1980.

Mr. Brewer died Friday, October 31, 2008 at U.A.M.S. Medical Center in Little Rock at the age of 72. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son, Allen Brewer; sisters and brothers, Geraldine May, Mavine Gray, H.E. "Pete" Brewer and William E. "Crook" Brewer.
Survivors include his wife Nancy R. Brewer of Sheridan, who he married June 9, 1957; daughters, Sheila and husband Rick Gesing of Round Rock, Texas, and Pamela (Curtiss) Brewer of Sheridan; brother, Joe Brewer and wife Kathleen of Sheridan; sisters, Prissy Haralson and Vernell Bradbury, both of Sheridan; 7 grandchildren, Lexie McPherson, Alicia Gesing, Kate Gesing, Leah Plunkett, Kelsey Williams, Dustin Williams and Megan Williams. He is also survived by a large number of nieces, nephews, and friends.

Bud had a strong faith and belief in God. He often commented on how he could see the hand of God in so many ways on his farm. From the birth of a calf to the harvest of a crop, he knew it was all God's creation.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home Chapel in Sheridan with Bro. Michael Walton, Bro. John Williams, and Bro. Danny Hill officiating. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery near Sheridan. Visitation: Monday, 6:00-8:00 P.M. Memorials may be made to the Grant County Museum, 521 Shackleford Road, Sheridan, Arkansas 72150. Pallbearers will be Bud's nephews: Gale Brewer, Milton Brewer, Everett Watson, Max Polk, Thomas Gray, Edgar Gray, Ronald Webb, Donald Webb, and Charles May.