Neely Gene Brewer

November 27, 1947 to May 1, 2026

Gene Brewer, age 78, passed away at Franciscan Health Lafayette in the early morning of May 1, 2026.

Born on November 27, 1947 to William Brewer and Nadine Vincent Brewer Ellis in Mayfield, Kentucky, he was a graduate of Crawfordsville High School and went on to own his own small business, Brewer Construction. He shared 35 years with his wife, Starr Justus Brewer.

Gene was an avid softball player at the Elston Diamonds, where he also coached Little League, he also was an antique car enthusiast, owning a 1967 Camaro. Gene was a fan of the Chicago Cubs, watching them win the World Series in 2016, he also was an IU sports fan and a Wabash sports fan. He worked at and attended Grace Ave Church of God.

Surviving family includes, wife, Starr Brewer; children, Robert (Tonya) Brewer, Jamie Brewer, Jason (Kelly) Brewer, Krissy (Trent) Bexell, Kelli (Michael) Ferrando, Shawn (Maureen) Brewer, Kim Sluder, and Nathan Brewer; grandchildren, Jordan, Gabriella, Jordan, Brianna, Corey, Sarah, Cara, Katie, Devon, Allie, Morgan, Josh, Eric, Hannah, Sidney, Lexie, Britnee, Maycee and Andrew; several great-grandchildren; sisters, Pat Bryant, Stella Danvile and Della Nuckols; and several nieces and nephews.

Gene was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Ricky and sister Barb.

Memorial gathering for Gene will be on Monday May 18, 2026 from 2 PM to 6 PM at Burkhart Funeral Home, 201 W Wabash Ave, Crawfordsville.

Online condolences can be made at www.BurkhartFH.com