Dustin Clayton Newman Obituary (1988

Dustin Clayton Newman, age 34, passed away on March 14, 2023. He was born October 12, 1988, in Gainesville, Fl., to Ron Newman, Jr. and Lisa Givens Newman. Dustin was a lover of nature and people. He was a carpenter, gardener, poet, skateboarder, artist, amateur chef and philosopher. He had a generous and loving spirit. He was a servant to Christ, above all, and to his fellow man. He was preparing to hike the Appalachian Trail, where he wanted to witness to as many people as possible and share his testimony. Dustin's love for his family was evident in his everyday life and in his desire for the happiness, health and salvation of each and every person he loved and all those he encountered throughout his life. His greatest desire was the unity of the family and the world. Dustin was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Lloyd "Buddy" Givens and Donna Givens (Pappy and Mimi). He is survived by his parents, Ron and Lisa Newman, and his siblings, Emily, Taylor, Sydni, Savannah, Kendalyn, Zoey, and Levi Newman. His paternal grandparents, Ronny and Mary Newman (Pepa and Nanny). His paternal uncle and aunt, Jesse and Ashley Newman, maternal uncles and Aunts Timmy and Stacey Givens and Logan and Lacey Rhea, and his nephews Caymon and Carter Yarbrough. He also will be missed by a large extended family of cousins, great Aunts and Uncles and dear friends, including his love Valerie Bunge. Dustin's Celebration Of Life will be held Friday March 24,2023 from 12-2pm at Milam Funeral Home Downtown Chapel located at 311 S. Main Street in Gainesville, Fl, 32601. With a graveside service to follow at The Prairie Creek Conservation Cemetery located at 7204 SE County Rd 234, Gainesville, Fl 32641. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Prairie Creek conservation so their work and environmental mission to maintain the earth can be continued. https://www.prairiecreekconservationcemetery.org/support-pcccArrangements are in the care of Milam Funeral Home. www.Milamfh.com