Mike graduated from Escambia High School in 2000. In that same year he met Melissa, who was in the Air Force and stationed at Pensacola to attend school at the Corry Naval Air Station. They fell in love and later went on to get married. They were married for 22 years.
Mike found his way to San Antonio, Texas to be with Melissa who was newly stationed at Lackland AFB. After her departure from the Air Force the two found their way to Dallas, Texas where they would go on to have 3 beautiful children together.
While Mike may have had some challenges in his earlier years that did not stop him from becoming the extraordinary man many knew him as. After all he was voted most likely to succeed in high school. He was a hard worker who worked for UPS for a little over a decade as a package car driver. He also took great pride in being a union steward. This allowed him to do what he loved the most, helping people. He would answer any questions regarding the Union policies and rules from fellow truck drivers at any time of day or night. Due to his hard work he was able to purchase him and Melissa’s dream home and secure a good school for his children.
Even though Mike loved his work he loved his children more. Mike had a total of 5 children: Makayla, Maliyah, Michael, KaaRina and Kevin. He took great pride in being a dad and enjoyed the time he got to spend with them.
He was always known for his style never stepping out of the house unless he matched from head to foot. He could also be a little extra like the time he had a limo pick up Melissa from the hospital after the birth of their children.
Mike never met a stranger and was always willing to help any way he could. He was popular, kind, generous, and had an old soul. He will be greatly missed by many.
Mike is preceded in death by his parents John C. Newell Sr. and Betty Jo Newell.
He is survived by his wife; Melissa Newell, siblings; John C. Newell Jr., Edward Kenneth Newell, and JoAnn Newell, and his children; KaaRina Mayara Newell, Makayla Genesis Newell, Maliyah Montana Newell, Michael Vincent Newell ll, and Kevin Peter Hernandez-Newell.
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