David Henry Brewer Jr., 87, of Crystal Springs,

passed away at Silver Cross Health and Rehabilitation Center on January 12, 2018, surrounded by his family.

A private ceremony is planned for the future. Better known to his friends and extended family as, "D.Jr.," he was born in Copiah County on October 26, 1931,

to David Henry Brewer Sr. and Annabelle Dixon Brewer. He was one of 11 children. He served his country in the Marines during the Korean Conflict and

continued his service with the Army National Guard. He enjoyed working and spending time at Rutledge Farms in Copiah County. He loved gardening and fishing.

He was an avid domino player. Preceding him in death were his parents; his wife, Rachel Barker Brewer; his son, David William Brewer;

his daughter, Denice Sanders; several siblings; two grandchildren, Jason Brewer and Belinda Courtney Cole; and several great-grandchildren.

Survivors include his daughters, Linda Jones and husband, Bo, of Terry, Pamela Johnson and husband, Dennis, of Crystal Springs;

son, Dennis Brewer and wife, Tammie, of Brookhaven; a daughter-in-law, Susie Brewer; brothers, Jimmy Brewer, Doc Brewer, Billy Brewer and Ronnie Brewer;

22 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.