William Newberry

William (Bill) Newberry, age 86, was born on January 18, 1926 and on June 28, 2012 went to be with his Heavenly Father after a brief illness at Park West Hospital. He was a World War II Veteran who served in the Philippines and Korea. He was an avid collector of old pictures, loved sharing precious memories of living in Gobey, enjoyed gardening and sharing his vegetables, especially watermelons with family, friends and neighbors. He was preceded in death by parents: Luther and Ethel Newberry (Wizzie), Sister: Edna Newberry
Brother: John Calvin Newberry.

Bill is survived by his loving wife of 53 years: Mary Shannon Newberry
Children: Mary Sue (Susie) Kirk and husband Gary, Darrell Newberry and wife Raina
Grandchildren: Katelyn, Lauren and Grayson, Kirk, Hannah and Sarah Newberry
Brothers: Bobby and Raymond Newberry of Wartburg and Martin L. Newberry and wife Peggy of Chattanooga
Sisters: Rena Edington and husband Tommy of Ooltewah, Geneva Beaty of Chattanooga
Special Sister-In-Law: Lillian Oney
A host of nephews and nieces

The family will receive friends Sunday July 1, 2012 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at Schubert Funeral Home Wartburg. Funeral Services will follow with Bro. Roy Langley officiating. A graveside service with Military Honors will be held Monday at 11:00am at Morgan Memorial Gardens, Wartburg.