Mr. Oneal Brewton, age 85 of Crockett, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2009 in the Whitehall Nursing Center in Crockett. Mr. Brewton was born July 22, 1924 in Porter Springs, Texas and had lived in Crockett since 1985. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served during World War II in the 318th Infantry Company B. Mr. Brewton had retired from Crown Central Petroleum Corporation where he worked as a Supervisor and Heavy Equipment Operator. He was a member of the South Loop Church of Christ in Crockett.

Survivors include his wife Odessa Brewton, of Crockett; children Rickey Brewton and wife Rita, of Katy, Cathy Awbrey and husband Stephen, of Elk City, Okla. and Susan Smith, of Clear Lake; seven grandchildren Stacy Nickerson, Jason Brewton, Shannon Musick, Michael Smith, Lara Hall, Stephanie Carnes and Jeremy Smith; four step-grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren Shelbi Nickerson, Colton Nickerson, Courtland Awbrey, Haleigh Musick, Drake Carnes, Kate Carnes, Haley Smith, Benjamin Brewton, Emma Carnes, and Luke Brewton; 11 step-great-grandchildren; brother Floyd Brewton, of Crockett; sisters Bernice Stubbs and Sybil Reynolds, both of Crockett; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Preceded in death by her brothers J. T. Brewton and Waymon Brewton; sisters Wilma Cook and Mary Oliver; and half brothers E. T. Brewton, Homer Brewton, Bud Brewton and Frank Brewton.

Funeral Services for Mr. Oneal Brewton were held Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel with Mr. Bill Jeter and Mr. Mike Gilson officiating. Military Graveside Services followed in the Porter Springs Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation, 1100 W. 49th Street Room #G408, Austin, Texas 78756.

Callaway-Allee Funeral Home