William Earnest Newman
February 18, 1930 - December 17, 2020
William Earnest Newman, 90, of Rockville, MD, passed peacefully away on December 16th after a brief illness. Billy was born on February 16, 1930 in Welch, WV, to Henry Augustus and Lula Mae Newman. His surviving sibling is sister Nancy Broadnax of Highland Springs, VA.
He was preceded in death by brothers Everette Newman, Clinton Newman, and Wallace Newman; and sisters Winnie Harris, Pauline Murrell, Kathleen Blankenship, and Shirley Clark.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Helen “Toni” Parks Newman, his devoted son William Earnest “Ernie” Newman, Jr. and daughter-in-law Jennifer Orrence Newman, and cherished granddaughters Samantha Marie Newman and Victoria Leigh Newman, along with many nieces and nephews.
Mr. Newman proudly served in the US Navy aboard the USS Missouri. He was a member of the Carpenters Local Washington D.C. Union 1590 for over 60 years.
Billy was a skilled carpenter and in retirement enjoyed making craft projects for family and friends.
Billy was well known for his strong work ethic and quiet disposition. He loved to play poker and blackjack with family and friends. He was an avid fan of the Redskins and Orioles. Later in life, he enjoyed cruising with family, even though he said he would never get back on a ship after his service in the navy.
Due to COVID restrictions, services will be private for immediate family. A socially-distant graveside service will be announced shortly.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Montgomery County Humane Society, MCHS Honor/Memorial Department,
601 South Stonestreet Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850 or at https://www.mchumane.org/donate/memorial-gifts/ or to the charity of one’s choice.
Final Resting Place
Potomac United Methodist Church
10300 Falls Road
Potomac, MD 20854
February 18, 1930 - December 17, 2020
William Earnest Newman, 90, of Rockville, MD, passed peacefully away on December 16th after a brief illness. Billy was born on February 16, 1930 in Welch, WV, to Henry Augustus and Lula Mae Newman. His surviving sibling is sister Nancy Broadnax of Highland Springs, VA.
He was preceded in death by brothers Everette Newman, Clinton Newman, and Wallace Newman; and sisters Winnie Harris, Pauline Murrell, Kathleen Blankenship, and Shirley Clark.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Helen “Toni” Parks Newman, his devoted son William Earnest “Ernie” Newman, Jr. and daughter-in-law Jennifer Orrence Newman, and cherished granddaughters Samantha Marie Newman and Victoria Leigh Newman, along with many nieces and nephews.
Mr. Newman proudly served in the US Navy aboard the USS Missouri. He was a member of the Carpenters Local Washington D.C. Union 1590 for over 60 years.
Billy was a skilled carpenter and in retirement enjoyed making craft projects for family and friends.
Billy was well known for his strong work ethic and quiet disposition. He loved to play poker and blackjack with family and friends. He was an avid fan of the Redskins and Orioles. Later in life, he enjoyed cruising with family, even though he said he would never get back on a ship after his service in the navy.
Due to COVID restrictions, services will be private for immediate family. A socially-distant graveside service will be announced shortly.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Montgomery County Humane Society, MCHS Honor/Memorial Department,
601 South Stonestreet Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850 or at https://www.mchumane.org/donate/memorial-gifts/ or to the charity of one’s choice.
Final Resting Place
Potomac United Methodist Church
10300 Falls Road
Potomac, MD 20854
William Earnest Newman
February 18, 1930 - December 17, 2020
William Earnest Newman, 90, of Rockville, MD, passed peacefully away on December 16th after a brief illness. Billy was born on February 16, 1930 in Welch, WV, to Henry Augustus and Lula Mae Newman. His surviving sibling is sister Nancy Broadnax of Highland Springs, VA.
He was preceded in death by brothers Everette Newman, Clinton Newman, and Wallace Newman; and sisters Winnie Harris, Pauline Murrell, Kathleen Blankenship, and Shirley Clark.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Helen “Toni” Parks Newman, his devoted son William Earnest “Ernie” Newman, Jr. and daughter-in-law Jennifer Orrence Newman, and cherished granddaughters Samantha Marie Newman and Victoria Leigh Newman, along with many nieces and nephews.
Mr. Newman proudly served in the US Navy aboard the USS Missouri. He was a member of the Carpenters Local Washington D.C. Union 1590 for over 60 years.
Billy was a skilled carpenter and in retirement enjoyed making craft projects for family and friends.
Billy was well known for his strong work ethic and quiet disposition. He loved to play poker and blackjack with family and friends. He was an avid fan of the Redskins and Orioles. Later in life, he enjoyed cruising with family, even though he said he would never get back on a ship after his service in the navy.
Due to COVID restrictions, services will be private for immediate family. A socially-distant graveside service will be announced shortly.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Montgomery County Humane Society, MCHS Honor/Memorial Department,
601 South Stonestreet Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850 or at https://www.mchumane.org/donate/memorial-gifts/ or to the charity of one’s choice.
Final Resting Place
Potomac United Methodist Church
10300 Falls Road
Potomac, MD 20854
February 18, 1930 - December 17, 2020
William Earnest Newman, 90, of Rockville, MD, passed peacefully away on December 16th after a brief illness. Billy was born on February 16, 1930 in Welch, WV, to Henry Augustus and Lula Mae Newman. His surviving sibling is sister Nancy Broadnax of Highland Springs, VA.
He was preceded in death by brothers Everette Newman, Clinton Newman, and Wallace Newman; and sisters Winnie Harris, Pauline Murrell, Kathleen Blankenship, and Shirley Clark.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Helen “Toni” Parks Newman, his devoted son William Earnest “Ernie” Newman, Jr. and daughter-in-law Jennifer Orrence Newman, and cherished granddaughters Samantha Marie Newman and Victoria Leigh Newman, along with many nieces and nephews.
Mr. Newman proudly served in the US Navy aboard the USS Missouri. He was a member of the Carpenters Local Washington D.C. Union 1590 for over 60 years.
Billy was a skilled carpenter and in retirement enjoyed making craft projects for family and friends.
Billy was well known for his strong work ethic and quiet disposition. He loved to play poker and blackjack with family and friends. He was an avid fan of the Redskins and Orioles. Later in life, he enjoyed cruising with family, even though he said he would never get back on a ship after his service in the navy.
Due to COVID restrictions, services will be private for immediate family. A socially-distant graveside service will be announced shortly.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Montgomery County Humane Society, MCHS Honor/Memorial Department,
601 South Stonestreet Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850 or at https://www.mchumane.org/donate/memorial-gifts/ or to the charity of one’s choice.
Final Resting Place
Potomac United Methodist Church
10300 Falls Road
Potomac, MD 20854
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