Andrew William Brasher, 83, of Cape Girardeau Route 2 died Thursday, Dec. 26, 1991 at his home.
He was born July 10, 1908 at Decatur, son of Grover William Brasher and Verdia French.
On Oct. 21, 1929, he married the former Emma Melissa Reed in Cape Girardeau. She survives.
He worked as a route salesman for Pepsi-Cola for 30 years. He also worked for Horton Sales in maintenance for 14 years. He was a member of the Bethany Baptist Church.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Jerry Brasher, Harrisburg, Ill., Grover Brasher, Douglas, Wyo.; three daughters, Mary E. Haupt, Cape Girardeau, Patsy Englehart, Hagerstown, Md., Martha Bollig, St. Charles; 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
Two sisters preceded him in death.
Funeral service will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. at Ford and Sons Sprigg Street Chapel with the Rev. Donnie Ford and the Rev. S.S. Borum. Burial will follow at Lorimier Cemetery.
Friends may call today from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
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