He is survived by his wife, Dorothy G. Newman; his children, Scott Newman (Susan), Lesley Newman Long and Russell Long (Jeanne); his sister, Jane Newman Malone and his grandson Thomas Newman. A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, April 28, 2017 at 2:00pm at First Bible Church, Decatur. Alabama. A Time of Visitation will be from 12:00-1:45 at the church. The Graveside Service will follow and will take place at Roselawn Cemetery in Decatur.
Arrangements under the direction of Roselawn Funeral Home and Cemetery, Decatur, AL.
