Bronzel "Jim" Brewer, age 65, of Columbus, formerly of Madison, passed away August 28, 2017.
He was born Sept. 26, 1951 in West Virginia. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He had lived in Madison for 25 years before moving to Columbus. Jim worked many years in the automotive industry as an automotive service writer, service manager and salesman for many fine Ohio auto companies, along with the American Legion as an officer and Legionnaire Rider, Post 490.

He is survived by his children, Charles E. Brewer, Tracy E. Smith and David W. Brewer; grandchildren, Daniel K. Brewer, Sylvia M. Brewer, Charles E. Brewer, Jr., Brandon M. Smith and Julia M. Brewer; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra V. (Wolfe) Brewer; and younger sister, Brenda Guthridge.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017 at Cook & Son-Pallay Funeral Home, 1631 Parsons Ave., Columbus, Ohio, where an American Legion Service and military honors will conclude the afternoon.