James Newman, Jr. obituary: James Newman, Jr.'s Obituary, Akron
In Memory Of
James W. "Jim" Newman, Jr.
1947 - 2017
In Memory Of
James W. "Jim" Newman, Jr.
1947 - 2017
He was born in Akron on July 16, 1947, the son of the late James W. and Mary Lou Burkett Newman, Sr.
Jim was a truck driver, retired from Labolt Trucking in Greentown. He loved to play his guitar and was a woodworker.
Other than his parents, James was preceded in death by his daughter, Mary Ann Shaffer; and his only sister, Naomi Shockey.
Survivors include his two sons, James W. "Buzzy" (Cyd) Newman, III, and Calvin Lee (Teri) Newman; his grandchildren, Johnathan James Newman and Carsyn Lee Newman; former wife, Betty R. Newman.
Celebration of Jim's life will be held at 6:00 PM, Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 North Canton Road, Akron, where Elder Ernest A. Tidwell, officiating. Family and friends may visit from 4:00 PM until the time of the service.
To leave a special message for the family please visit www.NewcomerAkron.com
He was born in Akron on July 16, 1947, the son of the late James W. and Mary Lou Burkett Newman, Sr.
Jim was a truck driver, retired from Labolt Trucking in Greentown. He loved to play his guitar and was a woodworker.
Other than his parents, James was preceded in death by his daughter, Mary Ann Shaffer; and his only sister, Naomi Shockey.
Survivors include his two sons, James W. "Buzzy" (Cyd) Newman, III, and Calvin Lee (Teri) Newman; his grandchildren, Johnathan James Newman and Carsyn Lee Newman; former wife, Betty R. Newman.
Celebration of Jim's life will be held at 6:00 PM, Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 North Canton Road, Akron, where Elder Ernest A. Tidwell, officiating. Family and friends may visit from 4:00 PM until the time of the service.
To leave a special message for the family please visit www.NewcomerAkron.com
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Tuesday, February 21, 2017 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
131 North Canton Rd
Akron, OH 44305
Directions & Map
Service
Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at 6:00pm
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
131 North Canton Rd
Akron, OH 44305
Directions & Map
Newcomer Funeral Home (330-784-3334) is assisting the family
Newcomer Funeral Home (330-784-3334) is assisting the family