Reid James Brewer

Reid James Brewer, age 7, of Bushnell, passed away on Sunday August 6, 2017 in his mother’s arms after a long battle with cancer, at the Children’s Hospital of Illinois in Peoria,IL.

Reid was born June 30, 2010 at Graham Hospital in Canton, IL to James and Katie Brewer. Reid was the youngest of a large family. Surviving are his older sisters Michelle (Tony) Utter, Tammie (Jason) Brewer and Brittany (Clint) Wickert, along with his brothers Gage Bowen and Caleb Brewer. Also surviving are a number of grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews who all loved him dearly.

From the moment that he was born, “Reidy Pea” brought joy and sunshine into other’s lives. He had a magnetic personality that drew others to him. Reid danced his way through life and made you want to dance right along side him. Reid was skilled in the finer arts of zombie hunting, Lego creating and becoming a YouTuber. Reid’s charm captured the hearts of people all over the world through his Facebook page, Team Reid.

Even throughout his 2 year battle with cancer, he remained positive, silly and full of high energy, possibly due to the toasted marshmallow lattes that nurses supplied him with when in the hospital. Reid was described by many as an old soul in a young body in regards to his compassionate nature. Always thinking of others, Reid helped raise funds for causes such as supporting other local families affected by childhood cancer, St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, Ronald McDonald Houses, and his biggest accomplishment of donating 16 X-Box systems, games and controllers to the upcoming Hematology/Oncology ward at the Children’s Hospital of Illinois.

There will be a visitation on Thursday, August 10 from 4-7pm at the BPC High School at 845 Walnut St, Bushnell, IL. A Celebration service will be held on Friday, August 11 at 11am also at BPC High School. In true Reid style, the family requests everyone to wear their favorite Team Reid shirt, superhero shirt or a red t-shirt, displaying Reid’s favorite color. Following the services, burial will be in the Bushnell Cemetery, followed by a meal at the CC Center at 355 W. Main St. Martin Hollis Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.