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JOSEPH NEWSOM
FRANKLIN FURNACE-Joseph Nelson Newsom age 76 of Franklin Furnace died September 3, 2014 at Southern Ohio Medical Center. He was born October 17, 1937 in Camden, TN to the late Edward Gordon Newsom and Frances Ocelia Sayles Newsom. He was a Korean War veteran in the US Air Force and was formerly employed at Martin Marietta.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Barcus Newsom who he married February 20, 1960 in Columbus, Ohio. Also surviving are two daughters, Wendy Diane (Chris) Payton and Cindy Jo Newsom and three brothers, Louie Swift, Benny Swift and John Newsom.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Jerry Newsom.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, September 6, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the HARRISON-PYLES FUNERAL HOME with Pastor Ronnie Blevins officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and one hour before the service on Saturday.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Newsom
LeAnn McWhorter
September 21, 2014
To the Newsom family, my condolences. Joe made work an adventure, and we all loved him. He is one of those people that is always remembered throughout life.
howard maggard
September 5, 2014
So sorry for your loss big hugs and prayers
September 5, 2014
I will miss you Uncle Joe.
Bryan Howell
September 4, 2014
He was a mans man and a real character. Great sense of humor and a loyal friend. God bless you all, he will be missed........................
Pete Armstrong
September 4, 2014
Wendy and Chris,
Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Pete Armstrong (Euless, TX)
Connie Klein-Ferguson
September 3, 2014
Gonna miss that smile and your humor my friend you are homeward bound. I am sure you will be keeping your eye on us! My thoughts are with your family now.
Donna Payton
September 3, 2014
So sorry. Keeping your family in prayer.
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