Funeral services for Richard Michael-Hargrove Brewer, 25, of Mineola, were held on January 20, at Sand Springs Baptist Church in Mineola. Bro. Jerry Jackson and Bro. Jim Parker officiated. Interment followed in Lake Fork Memorial Cemetery. Pallbearers were Mason Brewer, Matthew Brewer, Coby Ramirez, Duane Jackson, Steve “Bo” Wyatt and Ricky Peebles.
Mr. Brewer died on January 13, 2024, in Tyler. He was born on February 24, 1998, in Lumberton NC, to Michael Anthony Brewer and June Carol Barnes Brewer. He lived the last 15 years in the Wood and Rains County areas. He worked as a tow truck driver for Wyatt’s Towing and for Wood Shed Truss in Mineola for four years. He was a member of Bright Star Baptist Church.
Mr. Brewer is survived by his parents; brothers, Mason Brewer and Matthew Brewer; sisters, Amber Ramirez and husband Coby, Josie Britt, Braxton Britt and Faith Britt; special aunt and uncle Brigitte and Jerry Jackson; two nieces; and one nephew; and numerous other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Pauline Johnson; maternal grandfather, Arch Barnes, Jr.; paternal grandfather, Larry Richard Brewer; paternal grandmother, Wanda Powers; and uncles, Johnny Brewer and Jeff Johnson.
Memorials may be made to Michael’s Love Fund at Mineola Community Bank, 215 W. Broad St., Mineola, TX 75773.
Services were under the direction of Wilson-Bartley Funeral Home, Alba.