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John Newell

San Antonio, Texas

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NEWELLJohn Keith Newell John Keith Newell died in San Antonio on Monday, January 18, 2010 at the age of 91. As former Managing Editor of the San Antonio News and an employee for 32 years, he earned 13 Associated Press Awards. John was born in Yellville, AR March 10, 1918 to Betty Russell and...

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Dear Newell Family:

Please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of your beloved. There are never any right words to express how deeply sad I am for the pain your family is enduring at this difficult time.

Although I did not have the honor and pleasure of knowing him, as Chair of the Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs and Military Installations, I am sincerely thankful for his valiant service in defense of our rights and freedom.

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John was one of the ones that put "fun" in the "We serve fun at Shakeys also Pizza." My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
Gordon Borland

Mary, Jim, & John,
Peanut and I are thinking about you and your families. We always loved listening to you Dad's stories. We are sure we didn't get to hear near enough of them.
Peanut & Patty