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Gary Newman Obituary

Gary Randall Newman, age 62 and a resident of Franklinton died Wednesday morning December 28, 2016 at Riverside Medical Center. He was a deacon and active member of First Baptist Church of Franklinton. Gary was a well-known contractor that, along with his family, constructed countless homes and buildings throughout Washington Parish and nearby areas. He enjoyed hunting and the outdoors. Gary loved spending time at his camp on the Bogue Chitto River and riding his tractors and other heavy equipment. He cherished the time spent with his family and adored his grandchildren. Survived by: Wife of 40 years: Beth Busby Newman of Franklinton; 2 Daughters and Sons in law: June and Brent Graham of Franklinton, Toni and Caleb Martin of Bogalusa; 3 Grandchildren: Noel Martin, Newman Graham, Deacon Martin; Mother: Chessie Creel Newman of Franklinton; 3 Brothers and Sisters in law: Glynn and Donna Newman, Mark and Barbara Newman all of Franklinton, Steven and Melinda Newman of Baton Rouge; 3 Sisters and a Brother in law: Kayla Newman, Kathy and Bill Hounshell all of Baton Rouge, Karen Newman of Dallas, TX. Special Family and Friends Henry Majlesein and Cindy Davenport. Also numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Marion Newman and grandparents Walter Newman and Tena Crowe Newman and Perry Creel and Ollie Carpenter Creel. Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home Thursday December 29th from 5 pm until 9 pm and after 9 am on Friday. A funeral service will be held at 11 am Friday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Paul Watts, Rev. Jeremy Newman and Rev. Lynn Martin officiating. Burial will follow in the Tyson Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial donations to any church of your choosing. Pallbearers: Bobby Fortenberry, Richard Knight, Lynn Spears, Paul Alford, Raymond Cade, Danny Harris, J.W. Bryant. Honorary Pallbearers: Glynn Newman, Pete Williams, Mike Taylor, Warren Cooke, Ben Fussell, Gary Jones and the members of his Sunday School class.

Published by The Advocate from Dec. 29 to Dec. 30, 2016.
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