Media executive Jim Brewer II, 56, lost his battle with oral cancer on Thursday night, and friends and co-workers remembered him as a kind man who loved the radio business, people and his community.
“Jim Brewer always thought about the positive impact his Brewer Media radio stations and publications could have and he was generous with his support of many nonprofits, including the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce,” said Sybil Topel, vice president of marketing and communications with the chamber.
“We extend our deepest condolences to the Brewer family. Having spoken with the family, they wanted to share that Jim would have wanted all who knew him to celebrate his life and accomplishments.”
Jim Brewer IIKeith Landecker started at Brewer Media shortly after Brewer started there almost three decades ago, and said while the younger Brewer was learning the business from his father, Jim Brewer Sr., Landecker was learning from his new colleague.
“Jim was like a brother to me,” Landecker said. “We came in here together at the same time.