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Pernell Newby, Sr. Obituary
On, Thursday, November 24, 2022, our beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend Pernell Newby, Sr. entered eternal rest at Sentara Obici Memorial Hospital in Suffolk, VA. Pernell was born on January 16, 1942 to Albert Newby, Sr. and Nannie Lee Baker. He was lovingly reared in the home of his grandparents, Emily and Edgar Newby, Sr. where he diligently helped them tend the fields on the farm.
Pernell joined Mt. Moriah A.M.E. Church in Elberon, Virginia at an early age and served a lifetime in this church. He served on several church ministries including the choir, usher, security and the Trustee Ministry.
In 1962, Pernell graduated from Surry County High School in Dendron, Virginia. He enjoyed high school and was a fun and loving student. After high school Pernell enlisted in the United States Marines where he served his country for six years. While serving he was awarded a Good Conduct Medal for the period of March 1964 - March 1967. Staff Sergeant Pernell Newby courageously served in the Vietnam War and was a recipient of the Purple Heart. He was honorably discharged on February 13, 1970. He met the strict requirements set forth by the Congress of the United States for membership in the American Legion.
In the Surry community, Pernell was a member of the Surry County Distinguished Gentlemen Club, the Rock of Surry Elks and George H. Dabney Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed hunting with the Runnymede Hunt Club and looked forward to spending time with his fellow huntsmen. Pernell also developed a love for photography and always had one of his vintage cameras ready to snap the perfect photo.
Pernell retired from Newport News Northrop Grumman In December of 2013 after fifty-one years of dedicated service.
Pernell was a loving and devoted husband to Joyce Marie Lewis Newby for fifty-six years and to this union two bouncing baby boys were born. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and two brothers Darnell Newby and Haywood Newby. He leaves to cherish his memory, a loving wife, Joyce Marie Newby of Elberon, VA.; two sons, Rodney Newby and Pernell Newby, Jr. both of Elberon, VA; one granddaughter, Tamara Shaw, Dendron, VA; step-mother Cotelia Newby, Windsor, VA., one sister, Virginia Savedge, Jackson, NC; six brothers, Linwood Eley,(Sharon) Waverly, VA; Albert Newby, Jr., Newport News, VA, Doctor Newby (Mary) Carrollton, VA, Larry Newby (Janette), Carrollton, VA, Wesley Newby, Newport News, VA and Adolph Newby, Ivor, VA; sisters-in-law, Lisa Newby, Mary Haskins (Ross) and Jennie Wells (John); two godchildren, Princess Stancil and Lennon Wynn, Jr.; special daughter, Jowanda Hill; special friends, Martha Doswell and Virginia Collins and a host of relatives and friends.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held 12pm Friday, December 2, 2022 at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church Surry, VA with Military Honors. Viewing will take place Thursday, December 1, 2022 from 4-6pm also at Mt. Nebo with a Wake service from 5-6pm. Please keep the Newby family in your thoughts and prayers.
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for Pernell Newby, Sr.
Kay (Melvyn) Roberson
December 2, 2022
Prayers of comfort for the Newby
Kelma & Gloria Mason
December 2, 2022
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Perry & Pat Price
December 1, 2022
I was very saddened to learn of the passing of my classmate, Pernell Newby. Pernell and I were classmates from 1957 - 1962. This year we are celebrating our 60th anniversary since graduating from L P Jackson High School in Dendron, Virginia. Pernell's cheerful manner brought many smiles to our faces during our high school years. I know that his cheerfulness and willingness to be a team member contributed to his success in the Marine Corps and life after high school. To Pernell's family, please remember that I and many others care very much for you and wish you comfort and strength.
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Terrale White and Family
November 30, 2022
May God bring your family peace in your time of loss, and may a life time of memories forever be in your heart.
Tom Hearn
November 30, 2022
So very sorry to hear of Pernell"s passing. He was one of the nicest men that I have known. Prayers of peace and comfort for his family. Rest In Peace Marine.
Edwin Williams
November 29, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Joyce Ellis Hardy
November 29, 2022
My condolence to the Newby Family. My heart was so sad when I heard about the passing of my good friend . I will miss you your smile when we will meet, always jolly, and had something funny to say. You never met a stranger. You fought a good fight rest now in the loving arms of God.
gregory parson
November 29, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Joseph Spratley III
November 29, 2022
My heart was deeply saddened when I heard of the passing of Mr. Pernell Newby. I will definitely miss his laugh and our conversations we used to have whenever we’d see each other. He would always tell me that he remembered when I was a baby and how he would put diapers on me, and we would always be laughing about it. To Mrs. Marie and the family may God give you the strength and comfort you all need during this difficult time. Mr. P will definitely be missed and forever in our hearts. Lil Joe.
Melvin & Dorothy Jones
November 28, 2022
Pernell C. Newby was a classmate of Melvin & Dorothy Jones. We graduated together in June 1962 from old L. P. Jackson High School, Dendron, VA 23839. My condolences to the Newby family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss. God bless.
Charles JOHNSON
November 28, 2022
RIP Mr Newby you were a great man and it was an honor to have known you and work for you in the machine shop and nns.may God continue to watch over you and your family.
Sandra Smartlundy
November 26, 2022
Condolences to Marie, Rodney, PJ and the Newby family
James N. Davis
November 26, 2022
My condolences to the Newby family
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