Claude Day “Claudie” Brewer, 98, of Flemingsburg, passed away Friday, October 9, 2026, at his residence.

Born in Fleming County on May 1, 1928, his father was the late Claude Richard Brewer and his mother was the late Jessie Evelyn Higgins Brewer.

Claudie was a local area farmer who was able to quit school to become a successful businessman, being a Massey Ferguson dealer since the mid-1950s. When he was younger, he went to school by way of riding a mule on Hussey Pike (now Beechtree Pike). He was a Kentucky Colonel. He loved his cats, cattle, westerns and his dogs. He loved watching Kentucky Wildcat basketball (but only if they were winning).

He is survived by the love of his life, Carolyn Sue Jolly Brewer; four of his children, Lonnie (Shane) Brewer, Donnie Eugene Brewer, Claudia (Tim) Greer, and Susan L. Brewer; his seven grandchildren, Kelly Ramey, Nicholas Brewer, Dustin Brewer, Cameron Earlywine, Corey Turner, Kelsey Turner, and Joseph Schatz; along with his five great grandchildren, Kiale Brewer, Carter Brewer, Deacon Brewer, Eli Brewer, and Carver Earlywine. He is also survived by his sister, Patricia Ann Perraut; along with many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.

In addition to his mother Jessie Evelyn and his father Claude, Claudie was preceded in death by his daughter, Jane Ellen Brewer Schatz; his grandson, Robert Burke Brewer; and three of his siblings, Jeannette Grannis, Clarence “Mack” Brewer, and Jimmy Brewer.

The funeral service for Claudie will begin at 11 a.m., Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at Boone-Nickell Funeral Home with Bro. Tony Brewer officiating.

Claudie will be laid to rest in Sunset Memorial Park.

Pallbearers include Shug Colgan, Bill Colgan, D.R. Lowe, Rick Lowe, Chris Williams, and Mike Gooding. Honorary pallbearers include Wilson Grier.

Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, October 13, at Boone-Nickell, located at 150 West Water Street in Flemingsburg.

In place of flowers, please consider a donation in memory of Claudie to Hospice of Hope (909 Kenton Station Drive, Maysville, KY 41056).

Friends may offer online condolences at www.boonenickellfuneralhome.com