He retired as an Aviation Engine Mechanic in the US Navy after 21 years before transferring into the Civil Service. He enjoyed spending time with his family and loved working in his yard.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Marie Harris Brewton; two daughters, Janice B. Skipper and Margie L. Briggs; two sons, Leon M. Brewton, Jr. and Michael L. Brewton; seven grandchildren, Donald R. Skipper, Ronald L. Skipper, Lonnie L. Skipper, Lisa R. Wood, Regina L. Dawson, Victoria Lynn-Marie Chancery and Andrew Martin Brewton, sixteen great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren; two sisters, Ann Cassidy and Evelyn Clemmons and a brother, Andy Ray Brewton.
A visitation will be from 6-8pm on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at Kellum Funeral Home. A funeral service will be conducted at 10am on Wednesday in the chapel with burial to follow in Rosewood Memorial Park. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kellumfuneralhome.com.