Willie Brewton, Sr.

Passed 03/07/2016

Obituary For Willie Brewton, Sr.

WELLFORD, SC-- Mr. Willie Claude Brewton, Sr., a resident of Reid House Assisted Living at 117 Dodd Street, was born on September 2, 1958 to the late James Earle Brewton and the late Margie Black Brewton as the fifth child of six children. On Monday evening, March 7, 2016 Willie peacefully departed this life at Pelham Medical Center in Greer, SC. Willie attended the Harrison Grove Baptist Church in Roebuck, SC where he accepted and served his Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ. Mr. Brewton served as a loyal Mason for many years. Willie will always be remembered as an ecstatic individual to all who knew him. He was also a humorous person who enjoyed making people laugh. Willie was preceded in death by his loving wife, Theresa Brewton. He was also preceded in death by his beloved brother, Jesse James Brewton who departed this life two weeks ago on February 20, 2016. Mr. Brewton leaves to cherish fond memories: a son, Willie Claude Brewton, Jr. of Charlotte, NC; three sisters, Thelma Brewton of Inman, SC, Mary Ann (James) Woodruff and Savannah Brewton both of Spartanburg, SC; a brother, Thomas Brewton of Spartanburg, SC; one nephew reared in the home, Modis Brewton of Spartanburg, SC; two grandchildren of Charlotte, NC and a host of nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life for Mr. Willie Claude Brewton, Sr. will be held on Sunday, March 13, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at the John Stinson Woodward Memorial Chapel, 602 Howard Street, Spartanburg, SC. The Reverend Dr. Leon C. Rector, Jr. will officiate. The family will receive friends at the home of a sister, Mary Ann (James) Woodruff, 585 Hugh Street, Spartanburg, SC.



Guest Book

To the Family, Willie was truly a breath of fresh air. He always made you laugh; which is what he did when he last visited us at church a long while back. It was good to see him. Now he is with the Master. Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel, but we offer our sincere condolence and deepest sympathy on your loss. May the outpouring of sympathy, the kind acts of friends and strangers and the comfort in knowing that your loss is felt by many; help you through this difficult time. We ask for God's blessings, courage, strength, hope in the mist of sorrow, comfort in the midst of pain and peace for you and your family.

- Rev. John W. & Marilyn Wilkins