David M. Newcomb

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David Newcomb Obituary

David M. Newcomb, 50, born January 30, 1957, in Evansville, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord on September 26, 2007.

David graduated from Harrison High School in 1975. David worked in the communications and advertising business for many years before working for the Ft. Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce where he retired in 2001 due to illness from cancer. David was an avid gardener, fisherman, and loved working in his woodworking shop. David's family would like to express a sincere appreciation for the nurses on the STICU unit and St. Mary's Medical Center. A special thanks to Dr. Mark Logan and Dr. Gregory White, and all the doctors and staff of Vanderbilt University. A very special thanks to David's pastor, Jeff Stratton of the American Baptist East Church.

He is survived by his fiancee, Kim Afana and her son, Karum; his daughters, Lauren Newcomb of Chicago, Ill., and Shannon Sexton and her husband, Landon, of Terre Haute, Ind.; his son, Michael A. Newcomb of Louisiana; his parents, Ken, Sr. and Phyllis Newcomb, of Evansville; his sister, Vicki Bierley and fiance, Mike Rozanski, of Evansville; his brother, Ken Newcomb Jr. of Evansville; grandmother, Mary Newcomb of Evansville; grandson Amza Sexton of Terre Haute, Ind.; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 29, 2007, at Boone Funeral Home-East Chapel, 5330 Washington Ave., Evansville, IN 47715, with Pastor Jeff Stratton officiating. Burial will held in Park Lawn Cemetery, Evansville.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today, September 28, 2007, at Boone Funeral East Chapel, and from 9 a.m. to service time Saturday, September 29, 2007.

Memorial contributions may be made to his beloved church, American Baptist East, 6300 Washington Avenue, Evansville, Indiana, 47715.

Condolences may be made to the family online at courierpress.com.

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Published by Courier Press on Sep. 28, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for David Newcomb

12 Entries

October 1, 2007

"...in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him that loved us. For I am persuaded that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord."

I had not seen David in years, but what a joy to know I'll get to see my classmate again in heaven (grin)! Be encouraged family and know that "earth hath no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal."
May God bless, comfort, strengthen and keep you is my prayer.

Kimberly Hinton
Harrison H.S. Class of '75

Gigie Hyneman

October 1, 2007

I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. We are never ready to say goodbye. Memories of times spent together are to be cherished. Know that many care you are grieving.

Bud

September 30, 2007

Kenny, Phyllis, Vicki, Ken jr., Sorry I couldn't make it out for David's funeral. Lorraine and I express our deepest sympathies to you all. I can imagine the pain of losing someone so close, but can't feel it like you are now. Our thoughts are with you.

Richard Mooberry

September 30, 2007

Vicky and family: Having lost my precious wife of only three years at the end of March I cannot imagine your grief. It is with sincerest faith and hope that I wish you God's peace and strength to endure this most difficult time. I have experienced tremendous help through prayer. Know that you all are in my daily prayers. One day we will understand the Will of God...... Love in Christ, Richard

lynne Showers

September 29, 2007

Ken and family, Please accept this humble message of sympathy for your deep and personal loss.

Cydney Topper

September 29, 2007

Kenny,

I'm so sorry to hear about David. Take comfort in knowing he's free from pain and in a much better place now.
Your family is in our thoughts & prayers.
Please give your mom,dad & Vicki a hug and tell them I'm thinking of them.
Miss seeing all of you...

Cydney & Phil Topper

Karen Boren ( De Jean)

September 28, 2007

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

Karen Boren (De Jean)

September 28, 2007

David and I were classmates at Harrison High School where I remember so many good times & laughs. I will cherish all the memories. My deepest sympathy goes out to all of David's family with heartfelt prayers and comfort during these difficult days. May God Bless all of you.

Young Life

September 28, 2007

Karum,
Your Young Life family is praying for you during this difficult time.

Robert Haynie

September 28, 2007

I have many wonderful memories of growing up with, and being a friend of David's, at Plaza Park elementary and Harrison High Schools which I will carry with me the rest of my life. May God bless David and his family at this difficult time.

Roxanne Hall

September 28, 2007

Dear Newcomb Family:

Our lives are but a journey
filled with paths we each will take
Our joys, found in the love we give
and friendships that we make.

The roads we choose along the way
provide a chance to see
the beauty in each person's heart
and share it's mystery.

Our fortunes aren't in "what we have"
but in how we think and feel
it's caring for those close to us
and sharing what is real.

And though we can't know how much time
we'll share or know just why,
we have to let a loved one go
and say that last good-bye.

We travel on through life and find
the memories we hold dear
will keep our loved ones close at heart,
their spirits always near.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief and sorrow.