Jesse Taylor Newman, 82, of 148 Landfill Road, passed away Monday, April 9, 2012, at Jacobs Creeks Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Mayodan, NC.
A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Thursday, April 12, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Overlook Cemetery.
A native of Rockingham County, Mr. Newman was born May 10, 1929, son of the late Jesse James Newman and Nannie Robertson Newman. He was a US Army veteran serving as a military police officer during the Korean War. Mr. Newman was a member of Spray Baptist Church. He retired from Karastan Rug Mill after 51 years of service.
He is survived by his two sons, James Perkins and wife, Judy of Eden and Chris Newman of Roxboro; grandson, Matthew Perkins of Eden; mother-in-law, Virginia Tucker of Eden; sister, Mae Stump and husband, Lewis of Eden; brother Ronald Newman and wife, Linnie of Eden; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Catherine Newman; and several siblings.
The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, 7 - 9 PM at Fair Funeral Home and other times at 120 Amanda Lane, home of his son, James.
Memorial contributions may be made to Spray Baptist Church, 745 Church Street, Eden, NC 27288.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Dear Family, I am sorry for your loss. I had several opportunities to talk with Jesse in the hospital and at the nursing home. We will be praying for the family during this difficult time. God bless you and take care. If you need anything, let us know. Joe Hethcoat, Pastor Spray Baptist Church, Eden, NC
Rev. Joe Hethcoat
God Bless his family in their time of loss.
Cindy Bailey
Dear Family Of Mr. Jesse Newman I enjoyed knowing Jesse at Karastan Rug Mill, Mohawk Industries. Jesse was a very hard worker, a good inspector and a fine guy to have known and been around. Those are some of the memories, i have of him. He was always kind and would talk with me. May God Give You Eternal Peace, In This Time Of Loss!!!!!!!! Jeffrey W Rakestraw
Jeffrey W Rakestraw
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