May 30, 1950 – January 24, 2026
Herschel Wayne Brewer, age 75 of Winchester, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Highpoint Health Medical Center. A native of Franklin County, he was born in Winchester on May 30, 1950, to the late John Thomas and Anna Elizabeth (Partin) Brewer. Before his retirement in 1993, Wayne was employed as a track foreman for CSX Railroad Transportation. An avid sportsman, he enjoyed coaching baseball and lead Winchester Little League to a State Championship in 1998. A coon hunter, he loved the excitement of listening to his dogs when they would tree a coon. He appreciated antique cars and looked forward to attending annual car shows. Wayne was a member of Our Fathers House in Cowan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sons, Bruce Brewer and Brent Brewer; and siblings, John Thomas Brewer Jr, Kathleen Matthews, Faye Clark, and Billie Ruth Pemberton. Wayne is survived by his son, Brian “Bear” Brewer; grandsons, Brandon Brewer, Jacob Brewer, Tyler Brewer, and Pierce Brewer; granddaughters, Jalyn Brewer, Jasmine Brewer, and Thalia George; brother, Benny (Diane) Brewer; sisters, Jean (Robert) Sanders, Sheila (Jeff) Boyett, and Myrtle (Glenn) Breccia; special cousin and caregiver, Coby Partin; and special friends and hunting partner, Jimmy Miller and his wife, Judy. Visitation will be from 5-8pm on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, in the Chapel of Moore-Cortner Funeral Home with Bro. Don Parker and Bro. Robert Tipps officiating. Interment will be at Franklin Memorial Gardens. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave NW, Winchester, TN 37398, (931)-967-2222, www.moorecortner.com.
