Rev. Samuel A. Brewster Sr., of Rockford, passed away at 3:37 a.m. Tuesday, November 22, 2016, at The Laurels of Shane Hill near Rockford.<\/p>\n
He was born November 15, 1935, in Honaker, Virginia, the son of Herbert and Mollie (Barnhart) Brewster, who both preceded him in death.\u00a0He married Darcus \u201cDee\u201d Brewster, who survives.<\/p>\n
Other survivors include a son,\u00a0Sam (Laura) Brewster Jr. of Lansing, Michigan; one daughter,\u00a0Deann (Tony) Hardeman of St. Marys; five grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.\u00a0He is also survived by a brother, Ted Brewster of West Virginia.\u00a0 Two brothers, Bill and Lee; and a sister, June, also preceded him in death.<\/p>\n
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 26, at Cowan & Son Funeral Home in Van Wert, with Pastor Dave Souers officiating.\u00a0 Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery in Ohio City.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n Visitation is from 1-7 p.m. Friday, November 25, and an hour prior to services Saturday at the funeral home.<\/strong><\/p>\n Preferred memorials: Ohio City Fire\/EMS Department or New Horizons Community Church Encouragers Class.<\/p>\n