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Edward Loy Brewer, 91, of Collinsville, TX, passed away Sunday, October 7, 2018 in Collinsville, TX surrounded by family. Mr. Brewer was born June 3, 1927 in Sevier County, AR to Charles Henry and Ida Ruth (Seals) Brewer. After moving to Lubbock, TX he married the love of his life, Muriel Markham on July 1, 1944 and they were blessed with four children. Edward worked for Merchants Fast Motor Lines for thirty-six years accumulating over three million safe driving miles. After retirement he enjoyed spending time working the farm and enjoying his cows. He loved spending time with family and playing his favorite game of 42. Edward was a member of Cowboy Country Chapel in Pilot Point, TX.He is survived by his daughter, Rita and husband Bill York of Gilmer, TX; two sons, Ronnie and wife Regina Brewer of Farmers Branch, TX and Ray and wife Sharon Brewer of Collinsville, TX; two brothers, Harold Brewer of Ashdown, AR and Donald and wife Nancy Brewer of Odessa, TX; three sisters, Marie Kelly of Justin, TX, Ruth and husband Clifford Jackson of Georgetown, TX, and Vera and husband Charles Johnson of Springdale, AR. He is also survived by thirteen grandchildren; twenty-seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.Edward was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Ida; wife, Muriel; son, LaDon Brewer; three brothers, Arvil, Edgar, and Alvin Brewer; and one sister, Mattie Churchwell.Visitation will be held 10:00AM-11:00AM, Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at Slay Memorial Chapel in Pilot Point, TX and the funeral service will begin at 11:00AM with Cliff Jackson officiating. Interment will follow at Tioga Cemetery in Tioga, TX. The pallbearers will be Kevin York, Wesley Brewer, Wayne Brewer, Derek Brewer, Ronnie Brewer Jr., and Hunter Brewer. The honorary pallbearers will be Donald Brewer, Jason Brewer, David Brewer, and Travis Brewer. Online condolences may be shared at www.slaymemorialfuneralhome.com.Arrangements are under the direction of Terri Slay and Slay Memorial Funeral Center. To send a flower arrangement to the family of Edward Loy Brewer, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.

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Edward Loy Brewer

June 3, 1927 - October 7, 2018