Rodney Gene Brewer

Service Date: July 3, 2024
Visitation Info: Linnemann Funeral Homes Burlington
Service Info: Linnemann Funeral Homes Burlington
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Rodney Gene Brewer, 63, of Burlington, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on the 1 st of
July 2024, in Edgewood, Kentucky.

Rodney Gene Brewer was born in Orange, California, to Noel and Lillie Brewer on
August 7 th , 1960. He started school in Tustin, California and later graduated from Athens
High School, in Athens, West Virginia in 1978. He married Beverly Hazelwood on
November 20 th , 2006, in Washington D.C. Gene graduated from Concord College, in
Athens, West Virginia with a B.A. in Business Management/Marketing, and later earned
a second bachelor’s degree. He worked as a Paramedic for over 13 years and as a project
manager for General Electric and Hertz Equipment Rental. Gene served as a Medic in the
West Virginia and Oklahoma National Guards and served on an operational deployment
in 1986 to Honduras.

Gene was known for his sharp and witty sense of humor and keen eye for detail as well as
his ability to create anything he designed. He enjoyed spending time with his wife,
Beverly, and their German Shepherds, Cooper and Ripley. Additionally, Gene loved to
craft furniture and other woodworking items, raise a garden, and always had time to
prepare a great breakfast, lunch, or dinner for visiting friends and family.

Gene was preceded in death by a son, Micah Brewer.

Gene is survived by his wife, Beverly (Hazelwood) Brewer, daughters Sarah
Blankenship, of Indiana, April Williams (Trifton), of Sevierville, TN, step-son, Kenan
Blevins (Michelle) of Burlington, KY, and grandchildren, Monique, Aja, Desiree,
Landon, Trinty, Tatum, and great grandchild Zaylee, father, Noel Brewer and step-
mother Virginia “Ginny” Brewer, of Alexander, NC, mother Lillie Brewer, of Ireland,
WV, brothers Al Brewer (JoAnn), of Palmer, TX, Dale Brewer, of Midwest City, OK,
Carl Brewer (Lisa), Ephrata, PA, and sister Brenda Gregory (Kevin), of Ireland, WV, and
sister-in-law Patricia Rice of Star, NC.

A visitation and viewing will be held 12 pm to 2 pm on Wednesday, 3 July 2024,
immediately followed by the funeral service at 2 pm at the Linnemann Funeral Home in
Burlington, Kentucky.

Memorials may be given in the form of donations to the American Cancer Society –
Information and Resources about Cancer: Breast, Colon, Lung, Prostate, Skin | American
Cancer Society .

The Brewer Family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Linnemann Funeral Home, the
Barrett Cancer Center, the St. Elizabeth Medical Center, and the Carol Ann & Ralph V.
Haile, Jr. US Bank Foundation Hospice Center.

To join the live stream of the service, click the link below.

Wednesday
3
July
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Linnemann Funeral Homes Burlington

1940 Burlington Pike
BURLINGTON, KY 41005
Wednesday
3
July
2:00 pm

Linnemann Funeral Homes Burlington

1940 Burlington Pike
BURLINGTON, KY 41005

Rodney Gene Brewer

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Thursday
1
January
12:00 am - 12:00 am

Rodney Gene Brewer


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To friends and family of Gene Brewer.

Prayers for peace, comfort, and understanding for you all. The good will always endure in this life and the next. Dee (Darlene)


Someone so special can never be forgotten

Bev, I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. My deepest condolences to you and your family during this incredibly difficult time. Gene was full of life and hence I would say, someone so special can never be forgotten. Take Care Bev.


Sending love and light

Jacoby and I were devastated to learn of Gene’s passing. Although they met just a few short months ago, they shared a special bond; as they were both fighting cancer and receiving radiation at the same time. Even though he was gravely ill, Gene was kind and generous, and he made time for my little warrior. We were blessed to have met him and his beautiful wife Bev along this journey, and we are grateful for their friendship and support as Jacoby endured radiation. We are so sorry for your profound loss, and we are praying that you may find comfort in beautiful memories as you grieve. Sending love and hugs across the miles.