Tony Lee Brewer, Longtime Elizabethton Resident, Passes Away at 66

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Tony Lee Brewer, a 66-year-old resident of Elizabethton, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his home on February 14, 2026. Brewer was born in Kingsport, Tennessee, and grew up in Elizabethton, where he enjoyed playing baseball and football in his youth. He later worked as a skilled pipefitter on construction projects in several states around the country. Brewer was also an avid sports fan, following the Tennessee Vols, Lady Vols, Atlanta Braves, and NASCAR.

Why it matters

Brewer's passing marks the loss of a longtime member of the Elizabethton community who was known for his love of sports, his skilled trades work, and his hobbies like woodworking and motorcycle restoration. His life story reflects the experiences of many in the region who grew up playing high school sports, pursued skilled trades careers, and maintained lifelong passions for local and regional sports teams.

The details

Brewer was preceded in death by his father, LeRoy, and his son, Travis Lee Brewer. He is survived by his sister, Debbie (Buff) Walker, as well as a grandson, Tyler Brewer, and nephews Trey (Alina) Walker and Sky Walker. Brewer will be laid to rest at Happy Valley Memorial Park, and in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Duard and Carolyn Walker Scholarship Fund at Milligan University.

• Tony Lee Brewer was born on February 9, 1960 in Kingsport, Tennessee.
• Brewer passed away peacefully at his home in Elizabethton on February 14, 2026.