Charles T. Newmans died peacefully at E. T. York Hospice Care Center on Monday February 20, 2017. He was 82. Born in Starke, Florida, he has lived in this area his entire life. Charles retired from the Florida Department of Transportation Road Department after 30 years. He always had a love for farming and watching things grow, and upon retirement, started Newmans Produce.
He was preceded in death by his parents Lois and Gladys Newmans. Charles is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Ethel H. Newmans; his sons Ed Newmans (Barbie), Glenn Newmans (Janice), and Bruce Newmans; his grandchildren Ray Newmans (Joy), Ronnie Newmans, Michelle Lowe (Travis), Michael Newmans (Bethany), Brooke Newmans, Chelsea Newmans, and Austin Newmans; and four great grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings Dorothy Faulkner (Harry), Deloris Elixson, and Don Newmans (Trevalee).
Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Grace Baptist Church, 7100 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service, from 10 – 11:00 AM. Burial will take place at Dedan Cemetery, in Brooker, FL.
