Tommy Ray Newberry

Tommy is survived by his wife of 57 years, Glenda Snider Newberry; son, Gordon and wife, Ramona of Surry; daughter, Tammy and husband, Rick of Hampton; six grandchildren; one great-grandson; two sisters, Florence Wiedman and Ruth Fortune of Michigan; brother, Frank and wife, Joan of London, Kentucky; and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Tommy was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Sylvia Lawson Newberry; sisters, Nancy Marcum, Patricia Brewer; and brother, Danny Newberry.

Tommy spent time in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and was a QID Nuclear Inspector in the Newport News Shipyard for 37 years. He was a member of the American Legion. He was also a member of and loved the Newport News Church of the Nazarene.

The family will receive friends 12:00 to 2:00 pm, Saturday, October 7, 2017 at the Newport News Church of the Nazarene. A celebration of Tommy’s life will begin at 2:00 pm at the church. Interment with military honors will follow at Parklawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Newport News Church of the Nazarene, 29 Harpersville Road, Newport News, Virginia 23601.

Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family.

Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Ave., Hampton, VA 23666.