James Richard Newman's Obituary
James Richard Newman, 86, passed away December 20, 2018. He was born November 5, 1932 in Memphis, TN to James Dewey Newman and Louise Harriman. He served in the U.S. Air Force for 3 years and was honorably discharged from the Air Force in 1955. He worked as electrical engineer for 34 years at Federal Aviation Administration and retired in 1987. He was married to Edith Inglis Newman for 64 years. He was preceded in death by his son, Greggory Newman and great-grandson, Cole. He is survived by his wife, Edith Newman; daughter, Brenda Gass (Kenny); son, Timothy Newman; daughter-in-law, Beverly Newman; granddaughter, Nichole Mannon; grandson, Christopher Newman; granddaughter, Meghan Gass; granddaughter, Natalie Newman; granddaughter, Mackenzie Gass; 2 great-grandchildren, Shay-Lynn and Sky-Wren; and 1 great-great-grandchild, Karson. The family will receive friends beginning at 12 Noon and funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Sunday, December 23 at Memorial Park Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38119 (901) 767-8930. “Celebrating Life… Behind the Stone Wall”.
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