He is preceded in death by his parents, George & Sophia Brewster; brother, Junior Brewster & sister, Lois Robinson
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Helen Brewster of Johnson City, TN; son, Billy Brewster & Marlana of Staunton, VA; sister, Charlotte Cline, of Wytheville, VA; brothers, Harloe Brewster, of Fairfax, VA, Leon Brewster, of Rural Retreat, VA, Paul Brewster & Joyce of Wytheville, VA, and Dean Brewster & Judy, of Greeneville, TN; grandchildren, Zach & Tessa, of Waynesboro, VA, Ryan, of Clearwater, FL, Chelsea & Dan, of Johnson City, TN; great grandchildren, Delaney, Keaka, Carson & Asher.
A strong man with a big heart. A Veteran of the U.S. Army and the Korean War. He retired from a long career with US Airways. An Avid fan of fishing, football, baseball, car racing and westerns. He was a man’s man, but with a lighthearted personality that made you feel warm and welcomed anytime you were blessed to be in his presence. He cherished his wife Helen (of 57 years, whom he met in Washington D.C. after leaving the Army.) Adored his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and it showed whenever they visited, as he would light up with an obvious spark and turn into a kid himself. He probably peeled more apples for his grandkids than Mrs. Smith herself.
Known for his quick wit, piercing blue eyes, and kind, compassionate spirit. A man with no concept of shyness, having never met a stranger. One would be hard-pressed to find John without a smile and sharing funny banter. He will be forever loved and greatly missed.
The family will receive friends Sunday, December 12, 2021 from 4:00PM until 6:00PM at Monte Vista Funeral Home. Funeral Service will follow at 6:00PM with Chaplain Steven Spell officiating. Anyone unable to attend the service is invited to view the livestream of the service by visiting https://www.facebook.com/MonteVistaMemorial/
Committal Service and Interment will be held Monday, December 13, 2021 at 10:00AM at Mountain Home National Cemetery(Annex), 215 Heroes Drive, Mountain Home, TN with military honors to be rendered by the Boone Dam VFW Post #4933 and members of the Army National Guard. Pallbearers will be family.
The family would like to express their thanks to the Staff of Amedisys for all their love and care that was shown.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 7769 Alabama Highway, Ringgold, GA 30736.
Arrangements especially for Mr. John William Brewster and his family have been made through Monte Vista Funeral Home & Memorial Park, 1900 E. Oakland Avenue, Johnson City, TN; 423-282-2631.
