James Newberry's Obituary
James Ellis “Jim” Newberry, 71, passed away June 21, 2018. He was born August 12, 1946. He graduated from the Herff School of Engineering at the University of Memphis. After a 30 year career as an industrial engineer, Jim worked at Briarcrest Christian School for 7 years. He was a member of Unity Masonic Lodge No. 95 and a past master of Daylight Lodge No. 759. He had been a member of the York Rite, Scottish Rite, and Shrine and was a Legion of Honor recipient in the Order of DeMolay. He was a member of the United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Gayle Brooks Newberry; children, James Keith Newberry (Marie) and Deborah Newberry Baker (Jason); grandchildren, Kaelee Baker and Bryant Baker; and sister, Alyce Newberry Guthrie (Tom). The family will receive friends at 12:30 p.m., Saturday, June 23 and funeral services celebrating his life will follow at 1:30 p.m., all at Memorial Park Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Southwoods Cemetery.
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