John R. Newell Jr.

1929 - 2015

John R. Newell Jr. obituary, 1929-2015

BORN

1929

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home

3780 Highway 80 East

Pearl, Mississippi

John Newell Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 23, 2015.

John Riley Newell, Jr., 86, left this earth and went to his home in heaven on Sunday, February 22, 2015.

Visitation will be 4:00-7:00pm, Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home in Pearl. Funeral services are 11:00am, Wednesday, February 25, 2015 in the funeral home chapel. Graveside services will be held at 2:00pm, Sunday, March 1, 2015 in the Silver Cross Cemetery, Tallulah.

He was born Monday, January 21, 1929 in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, a son of the late John R. Newell, Sr. and Emma Ruth Wallace Newell.

Mr. Newell was a charter member of McLaurin Heights Baptist Church in Pearl and a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in the Korean War. He worked as a painter/contractor for many years, faithfully providing for his family. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, particularly hunting, fishing and gardening. A true "storyteller", Mr. Newell will be fondly remembered for the entertaining and descriptive ways he could relate stories of his life.

Survivors include his wife, Irma Jean Newell; daughters, Linda Walker and Shirley Tansy; son, John DeWayne Newell; brother, Albert Newell; sisters, Carolyn Boutwell and Katie-Ruth Boyte; grandchildren, Tricia Lease, Brad Scott, Jennifer Chaney, Chris Walker, Christina Walker, Amanda Newell, Austin Newell, Justin Newell and Nathan Newell; and great-grandchildren, Ty Chaney, Jasper Chaney, Talullah Majewski and Jason Walker.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Lucille Lemon, Ella Marshall, Frances Hoyle, Charles Edward Newell and Nell Bryant.

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February 27, 2015

JW

My sincere condolences to the family of Mr. Newell. May the God of all comfort be with you and your family during this difficult time. (Isaiah 57:15)

February 25, 2015

I am so sorry to hear of buds passing. We plan to be at the graveside please let me know thru Michelle Wilson when it is. Condolences to all the family.
Jerry & Susie Wilson

February 25, 2015

Irma Jean. I am sorry to hear about Bud.I had planned to come to the funeral but the weather is expected to be ice and snow and I don't know what condition the roads may be in. Billy Ray Wilson

February 25, 2015

William & Anita Smith

Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers will be with yall.

February 25, 2015

Jake and Jo Veenstra

John and all the Newell family are fondly remembered by us. Our years together at SSAG were wonderful. We thank God for you and are keeping you in our prayers.

February 24, 2015

Felicia White

Newell Family, I'm am so sorry about your loss.. Mr John will be really missed. I enjoyed talking care of him especially cooking!!!!! And listening to his stories.... Keeping your family in my prayers.. Hug Mrs Jean for me.

February 25, 2015

The Staff of Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

February 24, 2015

Judy Roper

Dear Ab & Letha Sue:
We are so sorry we can't be with you during this time of the loss of your brother, Ab. Please know that our prayers are with you. We love you very much & are praying for you.
Love, Mel & Judy

February 24, 2015

Judy Roper

Dear Ab & Letha Sue:
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your brother, Ab. I'm sorry we can't be there in person but please know we are with you in spirit. We love all of you & are praying for you during this difficult time. Our love & prayers are with you.
Love, Mel & Judy

February 24, 2015

Dear Ab & Letha Sue:
So sorry for the loss of your brother, Ab. We love you & your family so very much & wish we could be there for you during this time. Please know that our prayers & love is with you & all the family during this time of loss! Love, Mel & Judy

February 24, 2015

albert Newell

Loved by all.

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