Billy G. Newman, 88, of Alkol, WV entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 24, 2017. He was born November 22, 1928 in Wayne Co., WV to the late Clovis and Della Alley Newman.
He graduated from Buffalo High School at the age of 15. At the age of 16 he went to work as a deckhand on the river.
Billy served in the U. S. Army for 2 years and returned to the river boats to gradually become Captain. He retired after 42 years to do what he loves most. Billy stayed on the farm with his wife of 60 years, Jean (now deceased), where he loved to work in his garden.
He has two daughters, Rita Ann (deceased) and Karen Jean (David) and two sons, Aaron (Julia) and Nathan, seven grandchildren 3 great grandchildren.
Service will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 27, 2017 at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastor Randell Kinder officiating. Burial will follow at the Clark Family Cemetery in Flat Creek. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior at the funeral home.
The family would like to sincerely thank all who visited, called and sent dinners to our dad. We also want to thank Gene and Tammy Pauley for the care, kindness and loved they showed my dad. Thanks to all that helped.
Saying goodbye to someone we love is heartbreaking. May you find comfort in knowing that our heavenly Father knows the heartbreak of loss and is here for us as he promised at Isaiah 43:2 “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, And through the rivers, they will not flood over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched, Nor will the flame singe you.” Although death is the most heartbreaking experience we will ever face we are not left without hope. God promises to bring our loved ones back to life through a resurrection as he promised at, Isaiah 25:8 ” He will swallow up death forever, And the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces.” How we long for that truly special day to embrace them again!
I am so sorry for your loss Aron and Nathan , he was a good man I remember him and Jean they were so much in love. They both always welcome you in their home, I am sorry didn’t get to spend more I time with them, I will say again I am so sorry. Brownie
Thank you for your service to our country Mr. Newman!