Monday February 19, 2024 Isaac Frank Newman Jr. known as “Buddy” to family and friends passed away at his home in Locust Grove, Ga. Buddy was born December 28, 1951 in Ashboro, North Carolina to the late Isaac Frank Newman Sr. and Gladys Viola Butterworth. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his siblings Everette Powers, Myrtle Powers, Marita Newman, Loretta Newman, and Charles Anthony Newman; and two children Franklin “Franky” Lambe and Isaac “Little Buddy” Newman Lambe.
He is survived by his devoted wife and partner in life of nearly 40 years, Donna Newman (Thomas), who he referred to as “Baby”. Daughter Tammy Thomas (Lou) and her daughter, Ashlyn Terrell (Boo Boo and Baby Girl), son Eric Thomas (James) and his children, James Thomas (Papas Punk) and Peyton Herron (Tinker). His grandchildren Joshua Newman, Anthony and Ashley Lambe, Mikayla Culp, and Timothy, Sarah, Leah and Rachel Swarts as well as several nieces, nephews, great grandchildren and his beloved dog Cody “Baby Boy” Newman.
Buddy was a mechanic all of his life and owned several shops throughout. He ran D&D Tire, along with his wife Donna for nearly 20 years. In that time he met and positively impacted so many people's lives, always willing to help those in need. He was a man of quiet strength and very humble. He enjoyed NASCAR, listening to gospel music, poker nights at his kitchen table with friends and family and taking his dog Cody for rides around the town. He lived a simple life, but in his lifetime he has left so many great memories to be cherished by his friends and family. He will be deeply missed.
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