George Cleveland Brewer, 90, of Pensacola, FL passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026.

George was born in Cottage Hill, FL, on April 14, 1936, to Columbus Washington and Millie Lee Brewer. He was the youngest son in a family of nine children. George attended Cottage Hill School and graduated from J.M. Tate High School in 1954. After graduation, George began his 38-year career at Chemstrand Corporation (Monsanto) as a Mechanic in the Intermediates Division and was one of the first employees at this location. He also served on the Fire Brigade at the plant from 1984 until his retirement.

In November of 1956, George married his lifelong sweetheart, Cloy Faye McCurley, and was dedicated to her for 67 years until her death in 2024. Together, George and Faye raised three children, Mike, Sharon, and Kathy. He also took great joy in helping raise Faye’s three younger brothers, Richard, Dean, and Larry McCurley, who loved him as if he were their own father. George began playing the guitar at age 9 and shared his love of music with Faye and their children. George was often found in many different settings and occasions playing his guitar and harmonica with his friends, family, and other musicians. George very much enjoyed cooking and sharing meals at his home with family and friends. His home was always open and welcoming to everyone. At the age of 21, George gave his life to the Lord. He was passionate about sharing the gospel through music and testimony. In 1963, he and his family became lifelong members of Hillcrest Baptist Church, where he devoted countless hours of service as a Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, Youth Leader, Softball Coach, and Musician. He was loved and respected by all who knew him. He loved gardening and spending time outdoors. George was often heard whistling and laughing throughout the day. He strived to find the good in life, always in a joyous and cheerful mood. He was a devoted and loving grandfather to six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. George was an example of love, faith, and commitment, and an inspiration to all who knew him.

George is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Faye; his parents, Columbus Washington and Millie Lee Gunter Brewer; two sisters, Emma Louise Lisco Mixon and Edna Leola Thompson Crow; six brothers, Robert Brewer, Roy Brewer, Albert Brewer, James Oliver Brewer, Edward Brewer, and Wilbert Brewer; and two granddaughters, Genevieve Brewer and Kathryn Dethlene Brewer.

George is survived by his son, George Michael Brewer (Virginia) of University Place, WA; two daughters, Sharon Faye Mandel (Robert Keating) of Pensacola, FL, and Kathryn Renee Cox (Greg) of Cantonment, FL; five grandchildren, Julia Jeanette Bojanowski, Katelyn Renee Lisenby, Robert James Keating Mandel, Christopher Ryan Mandel, and Margaret Faye Morgan; three great-grandchildren, Jayce Collin Latzer, Jacquelyn Joyce Bojanowski, and Paisley Grace Lisenby; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel. The family will also receive friends from 9:00 am until the Funeral Services begin at 9:30 am, Friday, May 29, 2026, at Hillcrest Baptist Church. Pastor Brian Calhoun of Hillcrest Baptist Church will be officiating. Interment will follow at Pensacola Memorial Gardens.

Active Pallbearers will be Patrick Huber, Mark Vincent, Jason Weidleich, Alan Westmoreland, Mark Coonrod, and Chad Lovelace.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Art Summers, Robbie Ball, Gary Colon, Eric Coley, David Peper, Jack Rowell, Bill Cox, Lee Carnley, Johnny Lovelace, Jeff Burgess, Robert Griffith, Milton Law, and Galon Hall.

The family would like to extend special thanks to all those who visited and provided care over the past several months.