James Alan "Jim" Brewer's Obituary
James Alan “Jim” Brewer, age 65, of Casey, IL passed away at 1:45 p.m. on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at Heartland Nursing and Rehabilitation, Casey, IL. He was born November 20, 1959 in Pana, IL the son of Donald Eugene Brewer and Betty Ruth (Havens) Brewer.
Survivors include his sister, Judy Gross (Dave) of Martinsville, IL; nephew, Jason Gross (Nicole) and their children Zoey and Kyrie; niece, Amy Evans (Nate) and their children Clayton and Ada, friends and golf buddies. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Jim, known to friends and classmates as Boo, was a 1977 graduate of Casey High School and attended Southern Illinois University. He worked in various factories in the area; his favorite job was working in the Pro Shop at the Casey Country Club. Jim enjoyed all sports and would occasionally place a bet or two on his favorite teams. His favorite sport was golf and he was happiest anytime he was on a golf course.
His request was to be cremated and his ashes buried with his parents in Washington Street Cemetery, Casey, IL.
Memorial donations may be made to the donor’s choice.
To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle, or post photos, please visit https://www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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