Leonard Monroe Newman

Leonard Monroe Newman, 94, of Salem, Va., passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2008. He was born September 20, 1914, in Carroll County to the late Shelton and Lilly Newman. He was a resident of Salem for 76 years, but his heart remained in Carroll County. He retired from the Virginia Department of Highways after 44 years of service and was also a builder who built a number of homes in the Salem area. A member of the Salem Church of Christ for 66 years, he served as a deacon. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Virginia Newman; daughter, Joan Carroll; grandchildren, Scott Carroll, of Salem, and Stephanie Carroll, of Charlotte, N.C. He is also survived by two sisters, Redith Quesenberry and Leah Honeycutt, of Galax, Va.; sister-in-law, Annie Newman; brother-in-law, Kenneth Walker, of Galax, Va.; and a number of nieces and nephews. Six sisters and three brothers preceded Leonard in death. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 30, 2008, at Lotz Salem Chapel with Ministers Roy Miller and David Workman officiating. Burial will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 29, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home in Salem.