Alan Gardner "Pete" Newman

Mr. Newman was born November 30, 1950 in LaGrange, GA, son of the late James Gardner Newman and Frankie Fling Newman. He was a graduate of Auburn University and a member of First Presbyterian Church of LaGrange. Mr. Newman worked for many years as part owner of Newman Construction and as accounting manager for DanRic Homes. In addition to his parents, Mr. Newman was preceded in death by his son, Henry Newman, brother, Jim Newman, brother-in-law, Dusty Jones, and nephew, John Newman.

Survivors include his wife, Dawn Denney Newman; daughter, Anna Marie Newman; son, MST Gregory Newman, USMC (Sandy); grandchildren, Henry, Frances, and Jax; sisters, Nancy Durand (Dan), Ivy Jones, and Ruth Perdue (Phil); brother, Chunk Newman (Leigh); sister-in-law, Lissa Newman; numerous nieces and nephews; and beloved dogs, Sam, Dooley, Nellie, and Haley.

A Celebration of Life memorial service will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday, May 8, 2021 in the Chapel of Striffler-Hamby Mortuary with Rev. Jan Tolbert and Rev. James Goodlett officiating. The gathering of family and friends will be on Saturday from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Doxie Tales Rescue out of Gainesville, FL at www.facebook.com/Doxietales or through their Pay Pal Account: [email protected]

You can also donate to your favorite charity in memory of Mr. Alan Gardner Newman.

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Arrangements are by Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 1010 Mooty Bridge Road, LaGrange, GA 30240 (706) 884-8636