Roger Brewer

Roger Brewer, 69, went Home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital. 

Roger was born on February 23, 1955, to Allen Fuller Brewer Jr. and Betty Irene Hussey Brewer. After graduating high school, Roger worked at local industries before changing careers to Randolph County EMS. He completed his training at Montgomery Community College with the first paramedic program in 1989. In 1995, Roger changed careers again to become a deputy sheriff for Randolph County Sheriff’s Department. The highlight of his time at the Sheriff’s Department was serving on the B&E Task Force. He retired in 2013 as a Sergeant. He took his position as Sheriff’s Deputy very seriously and cared deeply about the integrity of law enforcement. In 1977, Roger joined the Ulah Fire Department where he served as a volunteer fireman for many years to later retire as the rank of Lieutenant. Mr. Brewer truly loved being a public servant and caring for the citizens of Randolph County. After retirement, Roger’s health greatly declined over the years but even still; Roger was blessed with many friends and family that he loved dearly. He gave many thanks to the Lord for his loving wife, children, and grandchildren in which he was extremely proud of. 

Roger was a Godly man who was full of life. He was known for helping others and always lending a listening ear. His family remembers him as being a devoted and loving man with a colorful personality.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Karen McNeill Brewer, of the home. He is survived by his son, Chris Brewer and wife Emily Brewer of Asheboro, along with their children: Dylan Underwood, Kynley Brewer and Jackson Brewer. He is also survived by his daughter, Caitlin Stout and husband Caleb Stout of Asheboro, and their children: Ella Cate Stout and Evan Stout. Roger is additionally survived by his father, Allen Fuller Brewer Jr. of Asheboro, his brother, Larry Brewer and his wife Bertie, his brothers in law: Stewart McNeill (Linda) of Seagrove, Brent McNeill (Debra) of Asheboro, and Mark McNeill (Shelby) of Seagrove. He is survived by 1 niece, 6 nephews, and 8 great nephews. 

Roger was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Irene Hussey Brewer, his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Page and Maie McNeill, his sister-in-law, Brenda McNeill, and his great nephew, Cort McNeill. 

The Brewer Family will receive friends from 11:00am-1:00pm on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro, NC 27203. A funeral service for Roger will follow in the funeral home chapel at 1:00pm, with Pastor Wyatt Hoogkamp and Pastor Todd Leach officiating. Burial will take place in Union Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, 7912 Union Grove Church Road, Seagrove, NC 27341.