Funeral details announced for former Ole Miss player, coach Billy Brewer
By Adam Spencer
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The Ole Miss Rebels lost a legend on Saturday night, as former player and coach Billy Brewer passed away at the age of 83.
Now, plans to honor the three-time SEC Coach of the Year have been made, and there will be a chance for Rebel fans to pay their respects.
In addition to a private family service next Sunday, the Rebels will honor the legendary coach and player with a service at the Pavilion on Saturday, May 19, according to a release from the school:
A memorial service is scheduled at the Pavilion at Ole Miss on Saturday, May 19, at 1 p.m. A private family service will be held at Gunter-Peel Funeral Home in Columbus, Mississippi, on Sunday, May 20. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Palmer Home in Columbus, Mississippi, Oxford-University United Methodist Church, or the M-Club Scholarship fund at the University of Mississippi.
Brewer won 67 games in his 11 years as the Rebels’ coach, making him the second-winningest coach in program history.
He passed away in Memphis late on Saturday afternoon following a brief illness.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
