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James "Jim" Newsome Obituary

James "Jim" Gary Newsome, age 78, of Jonesboro , GA died Monday, June 22, 2015. He was born in Attalla, AL to the late William Alex and Neva Louise Johnson Newsome. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Mary Elizabeth Gore. Jim was a member of Stockbridge Presbyterian Church. He was retired from MARTA after 30+ years, and a veteran of the United States Air Force having served during the Vietnam War. He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. He loved his grandchildren very much.

Mr. Newsome is survived by his wife of 52 years, Thelma D. Newsome, Jonesboro, GA; children, Kim (Michael) Seal, and Todd Newsome, both of McDonough, GA; grandchildren, Justin, Maegan, and Alex Seal, Kimberlyn, Caleb, and Hunter Newsome, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, several nieces, and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, June 26, 2015 at the Chapel of Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors with Rev. Susan Bennett officiating. Interment will follow at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Thursday, June 25, 2015 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at the funeral home.
Published by Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors - East Chapel on Jun. 23, 2015.

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Ed & Glo Drinnon

June 28, 2015

Aunt Thelma, Kim & Todd,

Glo & I are saddened by your loss. I always enjoyed it when your family was in Tennessee at the same time we were. Uncle Jim always kept us entertained with his humor. He will be greatly missed.

Duke & Trisha Orrell

June 25, 2015

Jim was one of the best grandfather's we have ever known. He had so many qualities. It was a pleasure knowing him & we know Thelma will get her strength from the Lord, family & friends.
Our prayers are with all of you!

June 24, 2015

Thelma, Kim & Todd
Janis and I are sorry for your loss. We have wonderful memories of Jim. He was so kind , gentle, and friendly. He was a delightful brother-in-law. We will miss him tremendously, especially at our family gatherings. Love you.

Angie George

June 24, 2015

Todd, I'm so sorry for your loss. I know how it feels to lose your dad. I lost mine in 1981 and I still miss him today. May God wrap His comforting and reassuring arms around you and all of your family during this sad time. Hugs and prayers for you.

Jim & Dianne Johnson

June 23, 2015

your family will be in our thoughts and prayers during this sad and difficult time, praying God will comfort you & give you peace beyond human understanding.

Ron & Sue Scheer

June 23, 2015

Ms.Thelma, Kim, Todd, and all the family,
We are so very sorry for the loss of your dear sweet love, he was very special and will be missed by so many. But be assured he is no longer in pain or discomfort, being anxious daily. He is at peace and looking to his loved ones to live their lives to the fullest, just as he would right along side of you. What a happy and blessed day it will be to reminisce with our love ones who are making a home for us to share someday. God bless you all.

Susan Peters

June 23, 2015

Todd, I am very sorry for your loss.

June 23, 2015

Kim and Thelma, Justin, Maegan and Alex, we are so, so sorry about your loss. May the God of all comfort give you peace in knowing Jim is not in pain and he is filled with joy and is with Jesus. Harold & Bettye Cochran

Danielle Hill

June 23, 2015

Kim and family- my family's thoughts are with each of you and prayers for peace to come

Kelley Lowe

June 23, 2015

So sorry for your loss Todd & Kim and your mom as well. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Sonya Roth

June 23, 2015

Mh thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God comfort you and give you peace. 1 Peter 1:3-9

June 23, 2015

I am going to miss you terrible i love you so much.Fay and john Bryant.

Ron & Sue Scheer

June 23, 2015

Thelma, Kim and Todd,
We were so sorry to hear about your loss, but so thankful that Jim has received his reward. No more pain, just peace and comfort. He was a wonderful man, and I know you will miss him terribly, but be assured he is watching over you and wanting all his family to live a full and happy life here on earth, remembering all the good times and sharing all the new times with him in spirit until you are all together again. God bless you all.

June 23, 2015

So sorry to hear about the passing of this wonderful man. Just know that I am keeping all of you in my prayers and sending much love your way.

Sherry McGee

The Staff of Cannon-Cleveland Funeral Directors

June 23, 2015

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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