Garnel "Dick" Richard Brewster Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Garnel Richard “Dick” Brewster, 86, of New Castle, died Friday, November 11, 2011 at Hickory Creek of New Castle following a courageous two year battle with Leukemia. He was born January 13, 1925 in Monticello, Kentucky, a son of the late Charlie and Mamie (Slaven) Brewster. Dick worked for Chrysler Corporation for 30 years retiring in 1980. He loved his family, loved farming, raising cattle, fishing and hunting. He is survived by two sons, Jim Brewster and Michael Brewster both of New Castle; grandchildren, Jamie (wife: Beth) Brewster of Tennessee, Jordan Brewster and Brandi (husband: Kenny) Burk both of New Castle, Tami (husband: Brint) Kosmicki and Pam (husband: Rod) Holloway both of Pendleton, Jason (wife: Neva) Brown of Anderson, Lucian Brewster and Mariah Paige Brewster both of Modoc, Kayla Brewster and Sarah Brewster both of Bedford; 12 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Albert (wife: Ina) Brewster of New Castle and Charles Brewster of Falmouth, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years Knoxie Brewster in 2007; two daughters, Elizabeth Brown in 2010 and Sharon K. Brewster at birth; two sons, Richard Brewster and Ronnie Brewster; sisters, Lela, Lida, Leola and Mable and brothers, Arnold, Glen and Hollan Brewster. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at Sproles Family Funeral Home with Brother David Gilbert officiating. Burial will follow in South Mound Cemetery West Lawn Addition. Friends may call from 12 – 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 941 E. 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46240. You may send the family a personal condolence at www.sprolesfamilycares.com. Sproles Family Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Dick Brewster.

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Garnel "Dick" Richard Brewster

January 13, 1925 - November 11, 2011