Gary Ray Brewer, 41, of Springfield, MO , passed away December 13, 2021. He was born June 5, 1980, in Nashville, TN.

Gary grew up in Clarksville, TN. He attended Southwest Baptist University for a short while before moving to New Orleans. He returned to Springfield, MO, in 2005 after Katrina. He tried on many different hats in his careers. He was most proud of being a CNA and a Jeweler. He loved to paint and work with ceramics, wood, metal or anything he could refurbish. He loved dogs and if he could have, he would have rescued every stray dog and given them a home,.

Gary was preceded in death by his father, Edward Brewer; his grandmother, Mary Jarvis; grandparents. Donald and Sylvia Manser; and Uncle, Doug Manser.

Gary is survived by his mother and step-father, Donna and Donald Manser; brother, Brad Brewer and his wife Eva Jo; sister, Dana Welch and her husband Dustin, and his nephew Braxton Brewer, and daughter Adriana Meyers; along with many Aunts, Uncles and cousins who loved him dearly.

A celebration of Gary's life will be held at Noon on Saturday, December 18, 2021 , in the Springhill Baptist Church, 7370 N Farm Road 159, Springfield, MO 65803.