ARNOLD MOORE & NEEKAMP FUNERAL HOME, BARTLESVILLE, OK (918) 336-5225 - John Kent Brewer, age 90, a Bartlesville resident, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2018 in Tulsa. John Kent Brewer was born September 19, 1927 in Elmore City, Oklahoma. He was the son of Jesse Elijah Brewer and Opal Mae (Moore) Brewer. He grew up in Elmore City, Oklahoma and was a graduate of Elmore City High School. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps for pilot training. Kent and Zona Mae Perry were united in marriage on June 10, 1950 at Wichita Falls, Texas and made their home first in Elmore City, then in Wynnewood prior to moving to Bartlesville in 1959. Kent was employed as an auditor with Phillips Petroleum Company from 1950 until 1987. The couple moved to Houston, Texas in 1984 and later returned to Bartlesville in 1987, following Kent's retirement from Phillips. Kent was a member of East Cross United Methodist Church in Bartlesville, a member of the Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks, Past Exalted Ruler of the Elks and the Past District Deputy to the Grand Exalted Ruler of the Elks, a member of the Masonic Lodge and a member of the Board of the Salvation Army. Kent was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Zona Mae Brewer in 2013 and a brother, Guy Brewer. He is survived by his daughter, Dr. Perri Jeanne Applegate and her husband, Dr. J. Phillip Applegate of Tulsa, Oklahoma; a brother, Jack Brewer and his wife, Caroline of Tomball, Texas; a sister, Donna Price and her husband, Don of Mustang, Oklahoma and a special friend, Donna Shipman of Bartlesville. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, January 18, 2018 at the East Cross United Methodist Church in Bartlesville with Pastor Jeff Burress officiating. A committal service will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, January 19, 2018 in the Elmore City Cemetery, Elmore City, Oklahoma. Services are under the direction of the Arnold Moore & Neekamp Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family recommends donations in memory of Kent to the East Cross United Methodist Church, 820 S. Madison Blvd., Bartlesville, Oklahoma 74006. Online condolences may be left at www.honoring memories.com.
Service Details
Thursday, January 18th, 2018 2:00pm, East Cross United Methodist Church
Interment Details
Ellmore City Cemetery