John Arthur Newman
February 5, 1916 ~ April 21, 2010
Services:
A funeral service will be held on Friday, April 23, 2010 at 12 Noon in the Leonardtown Baptist Church located at 23520 Hollywood Rd. Leonardtown, MD with Sr. Pastor Mark Dooley officiating. Interment will follow in the Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Friday, April 23, 2010 from 11:00AM until 12 Noon in the Leonardtown Baptist Church 23520 Hollywood Rd. Leonardtown, MD.
John Arthur Newman, 94, of Hollywood, MD died April 21, 2010 at home. He was born February 5, 1916 in Knoxville, TN and lived in Maryville, TN before moving to MD. Before retirement, John was a machinist for Alcoa Aluminum Company and was a member of the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Tennessee. He became a Christian at an early age and was an active deacon for over 56 years. He was a former member of First Baptist of Maryville and Wildwood Baptist Churches in TN. Having moved late in life to MD, he became a member of Leonardtown Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of almost 69 years, Nellie C. Johnson Newman, currently of Hollywood, MD., son Jerry (Faye) Newman of Chesapeake,VA, daughter Jennie (Jay) Page of Hollywood, MD, grandchildren Kimberly (Christopher) Mann, John (Tracey) Page, Kristopher (Alicia) Newman, and Jennifer (Joey) Kreller and 7 great grandchildren as well as several beloved nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver and Mary Newman and his siblings, Ruth Newman, Paul Newman, Margaret Lawhorn, Bruce Newman and Oliver Newman, Jr., and grandson, Jason Newman Page. Pallbearers: John Page, Kristopher Newman, Christopher Mann, Joey Kreller, Christopher Plummer and Michael Page. The family will receive friends on Friday, April 23, 2010 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Leonardtown Baptist Church, Leonardtown, MD where a funeral service will follow at 12:00 PM. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers: John Page, Kristopher Newman, Christopher Mann, Joey Kreller, Christopher Plummer and Michael Page. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Condolences may be left to the family at http://www.mgfh.com. Services provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.
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“Jennie Sue – Deepest sympathy to you and your entire family. “
“Jennie~ May the prayers and warm support of friends surround you and comfort you at this sad time.”
“Sending our prayers and love. knowing that God is present in your life and will comfort you in your sorrow. Uncle J.A and all your family have been very special to our family.”
“Jennie, I am so sorry to hear about your father. My prayers are with you and your family. “
“All of you have been in our thoughts and prayers. We hope the love of family and friends gets you through this difficult time. “
“Dear Nellie – it is a sad time to have to lose the love of your life, but what a joy it has been to have had one another for almost 69 years. Our heartfelt sympathy to you and Jennie Sue and the rest of your family. To know you and John has been a real blessing to us. I have enjoyed everyone of my talks with both of you. Your family will be in our prayers. “
“Grateful for a life well lived. Remembering your family in prayer at this time. You mean much to us. With our Love. Doug & Donna “
“Jennie, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. “
“Jennie, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. David Payne, Charleston, SC”
“Susie, I am so sorry to read about your Dad. Although we never met, I heard so many wonderful stories about him from Mom. I am sure you have many wonderful memories. You and your family are in our prayers. Larry and Glenda Hill”
“Dear Family, We are so sorry to hear about Mr. Newman. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. We have missed you over these years. “
“Jennie and Family Our prayers and thoughts are with you. God must have needed a special angel. He will always be close to all of you in your heart. “
“Mr. Newman and my Dad, Thomas I. Hicks, served together as Deacons at First Baptist in Maryville. Had I known he was here in Hollywood, I’d have looked him up! My condolences to all the family.”
“Nell, I am so sorry about John, my prayers are with you. Love Joyce Oxendine, 7827 McMillan Rd. Knoxville, TN. 37914, 865/405-3879”