Ruben Leon Brewer

Ruben Leon Brewer, age 69 and a resident of Maud, Oklahoma passed away at his home Monday, October 24, 2016. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 27, 2016 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Konawa, Oklahoma.  Bobby Shatto and Bill Kirk will officiate, and burial will follow at Vamoosa Cemetery.  Pallbearers are Jimmy Foran, Rex Downey, Homer Downey, Gordon Brewer, Eric Christianson, Corey Fixico, Skylor Meyers, Lee Bolen, Russell Bolen, Mark Stoup, Westy Carpenter, Johnny Ray Wilson, Tom Livesay, Tad Alford, Donnie Stover, Darren Oliphant, and Darrell Mackey. Ruben was born March 18, 1947 in Bakersfield, Missouri to R. C. Brewer and Hazel (Davidson) Brewer.  He earned a Bachelor’s Degree and was an educator and a coach.  He married Sharron Kay McKinley June 6, 1966 in Shawnee, Oklahoma.  Ruben was a member of the First Baptist Church in Konawa, and he loved artifact hunting and doing mechanic work, going to garage sales, and watching his grandchildren play ball.  Ruben was a very giving man who could always be seen at ballgames, watching first his children, and then his grandchildren play.  He loved people of all ages and could talk to anyone.  He especially enjoyed spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Sharron Brewer of the home; one son, Greg Brewer and wife, Amy of Stuart, Oklahoma; two daughters, Tracy Brewer of Maud, and Janell Brannon and husband, Brody of Stuart; one brother, Roger Brewer and wife, Jeanie of Konawa; one sister, Pauline Greenwood and husband, Sam of Stratford, Oklahoma; and eight grandchildren, Turner Brewer, Grady Brewer, Elizabeth Brewer, Logan Brewer-Lucy, Jessica King, Trace King, McKay Barton, and Lincoln Brannon; and step-mother, Dorthy England-Brewer of Gerty, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his parents, R. C. and Hazel Brewer, and one infant brother. Funeral Information: October 27, 2016, 2:00 PM Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel of Konawa located at 217 N. Broadway, Konawa, OK 74849