Darrell W. Newman age 60 of Diamond, OH passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday Nov. 17, 2020 with his beloved wife and children with him after battling cancer. He was born on Jan. 28, 1960 in McDowell, KY the son of the late Russell G. Newman and Patricia G. (Meade) Newman. Darrell married the love of his life, Melanie Lynn Oxford on Sept. 9, 1978, and they have enjoyed the past 43 years of marriage together. He worked in the Kentucky coal mines for 7 years, and then was a self employed truck driver for 25 years. Darrell loved spending time with family and friends, boating, camping, working on cars & boats, and horses. He was an awesome husband, father, grandfather, and friend who would always be there to help anyone in need. Darrell is preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by: his wife: Melanie L. Newman of Diamond, 1 daughter: Shauna & Brian Bailey of Newton Falls, 1 son: Russell & Elizabeth Newman of Lake Milton, 2 brothers: Lewis Newman of McDowell, KY, Michael & Sara Newman of Lexington, KY, 3 grandchildren: Carter, Colton, and Emmett, and a niece, nephews, and other beloved family friends.
Funeral services will be at the James Funeral Home in Newton Falls on Saturday Nov. 21, 2020 at 1:00pm with Pastor Steve Spurlock officiating. The family will receive friends for calling hours two hours prior to service time from 11:00am- 1:00pm at the funeral home. Darrell will be laid to rest at Hawley Cemetery in Paris Twp, OH. The family has requested that all donations please be made to either Palmyra Township Fire Department 3956 State Route 225 Diamond, OH 44412, or American Cancer Society PO Box 22478 Oklahoma City, OK 73123 in his memory.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, OH 44444 (330)872-5440. Family and friends may view his obituary online or to send condolences, please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com
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Funeral Service Saturday, November 21, 2020 1:00 PM
James Funeral Home 8 East Broad Street Newton Falls, Ohio 44444
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