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Thomas Newhart Obituary
born May 19, 1928, Reedy, W.Va., died Nov. 10, 2018, Altoona, Fla. Predeceased by his wife, Josephine (Pat) Newhart; mother, Della Mae Beach Newhart; father, Jacob Thomas Newhart; two brothers, Charles Robert Newhart and Ronald Eugene Newhart; three sisters, Idonia Pearl Newhart, Helen Gae Cottrill and Irene Elizabeth Labriola. He is survived by five nephews and four nieces.
Tom was a graduate of Parkersburg High School, Parkersburg, W.Va; a graduate of Kent State University, Kent, Ohio; and he was a Korean War Veteran. After the war he worked as an industrial engineer. Tom and his wife had a small farm in Rootstown, Ohio, enjoying growing their own fruits and vegetables until eventually retiring to Lake Wales, Fla., and later moving to Arlington Ridge in Leesburg, Fla. After his wife's death, Tom moved to Lake View Terrace, Altoona, Fla., where he became involved with the Courtyard Garden, the Community Garden, and continued his interest in bees, including giving a lecture on beekeeping.
Chapel service will be at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday Nov. 28, 2018 at Sunset Hills Burial Park. Family and friends may visit from 11-1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018 at Reed Funeral Home CANTON CHAPEL. The family invites you to visit www.reedfuneralhome.com.
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May 2, 2019
My condolences for your loss. May God soften your grief during this most difficult time. Please be comforted in knowing how precious your loved one is in God's eyes. Psalms 116:15
March 11, 2019
My Deepest sympathy goes out to the family and friends of Thomas. May the comfort of our heavenly father who is our Rock & Stronghold give you peace and in this time of grief. He is our shield and the God of refuge. Psalms 18:2. Sincerely, JR
S D
January 2, 2019
May the god of all comfort and peace give the family peace and strength to endure Psalm 121:1-3
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