Jimmy Dale Newman Obituary (1943

Jimmy Dale Newman, 73, of Grayville, Illinois, died Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. He was born October 23, 1943, in Cowling, Illinois, the son of Marrion Clifford Red Newman and Hazel (Wade) Newman. Jimmy is best known for his work in Grayville as a bartender. He was an Army veteran and an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. He was a member of the Moose Club, American Legion, VFW, Eagles and Masonic Lodge. Among his interests include his grandchildren, county music, raising roses, and working in his yard and garden. Survivors include daughters Deonna (Louis) Crochet of Booneville, Indiana, Leslie (Jack) Wells of Wentzville, Missouri, Teresa (Joshua) Bridgeman of Henderson, Kentucky; sisters Gloria Emmons of Vincennes, Indiana, Glenna (Jerry) Spruell of Grayville; grandchildren Joshua (Courtney) Crochet, Jeremy (Lanie) Crochet, Jacob Crochet, Alexis Wells, Raley Wells, Mason Bridgeman, Cooper Bridgeman; great grandchild Shiloh Crochet. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother Melton Red Newman; and sister Barbara Jean Stewart. Visitation is 5-7 pm, Friday, April 14, at Cook Funeral Chapel in Grayville. Masonic Rites will be conducted Friday at 6:30 pm. Funeral is 10 am, Saturday, April 15 at Cook Funeral Chapel in Grayville. Burial with military rites is in Antioch Cemetery near Cowling. Visitation: Cook Funeral Chapel Grayville, April 14, 2017 - 5-7pm Service: Cook Funeral Chapel Grayville, April 14, 2017 - 5-7pm Memorials: Cook Funeral Chapel Grayville, April 15, 2017 - 10am