Donn-Newman-Obituary

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Donn Newman

Dec 11, 1941 - Feb 26, 2026

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Donn was a good man. A man of few words, but when he did speak, we all listened. I will always cherish the moments that Brent and I would try to help Donn with HVAC, the camper, or just a random task around the house. Turns out, we didn't know what tool Donn needed that often. So, Brent and I would just sit back and try our best to help him without "getting in the way;" we really enjoyed our time with Donn. in the end, the problem was always fixed and we were ready to go help someone else,...

Dearest Earlene and family,
So sorry to hear of Donn’s passing. Donn was a fine man who loved his family and worked hard all of his life. Dennis and I will be praying for all of you during this difficult time. God bless!

Donn was a good friend of ours over many years. He was always ready to help us with all our HVAC, plumbing and electrical needs. He was very fair and prompt. He was a good man. We will miss him greatly.
Steve and Brenda Costner

Don was a berry good friend of mine i have known Don for years first time I ever met him was at Ora Mill Don was a smart man in Heating and AC Ele and plumbing if you needed to know something just call Don Don I will miss you here on earth but I will see you again in Heaven Praying for the family Love the family

I will miss Donn very much. He was certainly a good friend to Nikki and I both. Anytime we needed him, we could count on him.

❤ My Dad,
You are not a “Jack of All Trades”, -more a “MASTER” of All! There is NOTHING that you couldn’t do! If the rare occasion did arise, (which was VERY rare), you’d just find the manual, look it up, -FIXED! (“Thank You for that lesson, Dad; it has served me well!!!”)
To say, “I LOVE YOU” or “I’ll miss you”,
I know goes without saying but doesn’t begin to express just how much
I Thank You for ALL of the things you taught me in life, especially when we were...

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Donn was a very sweet, and loving man. I've known him since around 2005 and he never had a bad word to say to me or my family and he was always helpful in some way or another. We will miss him as well. To the family, Earlene especially, we love you and are here for you.

I worked with Don for many years at the Ora Mill. He was a good family man. So sorry to hear that he has passed. Praying for his wife and family during this difficult loss.

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Donn's Obituary

Donald Edward Newman Sr., lovingly known as Donn, age 84, of Shelby, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026.Born on December 11, 1941, Donn lived a life marked by dedication, strength, and deep love for his family. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine...

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