Jesse Ronald Brewer, 72, of Rabun County, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 26, at his residence in Clayton.
Born Jan. 12, 1949, he was the son of the late Johnny Henslee Brewer and Frances Leah Hopper. He spent his life in Rabun County and worked as a heavy equipment operator for Vulcan Material. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny and Frances Brewer; a brother, Kenneth Dale Brewer; and a sister, Vickie Lovell.
He is survived by his wife, Easter Brewer of the home; sons, Ronald Joe and Michelle Brewer of Clayton, Michael Shawn and Rebecca McKay of Tiger; and an adopted son, David Mooney of Toccoa; daughters, Rhonda Arlene Brewer of Walhalla, S.C., and Dale Charlene Brewer of Clayton. Eleven grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren also survive.
The body has been cremated. The family received friends at the Eastside Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home on Saturday, Oct. 30, from 1-2 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m. with Rev. Mickey Woods officiating.
The family is at the home on Woods Road in Clayton.
Hunter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.