James ??Sug? E. Brewer, 72, of 183 Van Born Drive, Lumbeton, NC, entered this world June 28, 1936 and departed this life for his eternal home Febrary 18, 2009 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center.

James was employed with the City of Lumberton for 20 years until retirement. He was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and loved by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Garland Bullard and Janie Jacobs; one brother, Romie Jacobs.

Surviving is his wife of 40 years, Lois Brewer of the home; three sons, John Jacobs of the home, Bobby Jacobs and James Jacobs both of Pembroke; one daughter, Peggy Sanderson of Lumberton; three brothers, Hubert Jacobs, Winfred Bullard and William Bullard all of Lumberton; three sisters, Lena Grimes, Lisa Bullard and Helen Barnes both of Lumberton; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.

The funeral service will be Sunday, February 22, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at Floyd Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Mitch Cummings and Rev. Gerald Locklear officiating. Burial will follow at Lumbee Memorial Gardens in Lumberton, NC.

The family will receive friends Saturday, February 21, 2009 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc.