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1927
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2011
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David Newell Obituary
A memorial service will be held at noon on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Bratcher Funeral Home with Rev. Jonathan Faggart officiating. Burial will be at Georgetown Cemetery in Pottsboro, prior to the memorial service.
Visitation with friends and family will be held immediately after the memorial service at Bratcher Funeral Home.
Dave was born May 17, 1927 in Ector, Texas to Floy E. and Ernest A. Newell. He married Lillian Brannon in Lander, Wyoming on October 22, 1949. David attended schools in Ector, Gladewater, Sherman, Odessa, Texas and Magnolia, Arkansas; graduated from Savoy High School in 1945; drafted into the Army in 1945. He worked locally with HMHR and Austin College. Previously was associated with oil production in Mexico, Turkey, Wyoming, Texas, Utah, California, New Mexico, Ireland and Scotland. He worked as a roughneck and advanced to superintendent on drilling ships and off shore platforms; enjoyed camping, trout fishing and camp fire chats on Blue River, Oklahoma.
David was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and three sisters, son David (Davy) and daughter Elizabeth (Libby).
He is survived by his wife Lillian of the home, granddaughter Molly, granddaughter Katy Toland and husband William; great-grandchildren Coby William II of Denison, Star Leigh of Wichita Falls, TX.; sister Betty Clouse and husband S. V. of Pottsboro; brother Pete Newell and wife Clevie of Sherman; many nieces; nephews and friends.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to Harvest Time Assembly Children's Church, 222 S. Heritage Parkway, Sherman, TX 75092 or your favorite charity.
Arrangements are entrusted to Bratcher Funeral Home, 401 W. Woodard St., Denison, TX 75020 (903) 465-2323. Further information is on our website at www.bratcherfuneralhome.com.
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Melissa McKee
October 6, 2011
Oh my goodness, PoPo, I can't believe that you are no longer here with us. You watched me grow up from a child to a young woman...then to a wife and mother. My children knew you. You were one stubborn man but I always knew that you loved me. You always had a kindness toward my family and I am lucky to have known you. I will miss you sitting in your favorite chair and I will miss the stories that you told. Most of all, I will miss your voice and your sense of humor. Rest In Peace. Know that you are loved. You may be gone from this life here on earth but your memory will not be forgotten. I love you, PoPo and I miss you forever.......
Missy McKee
October 6, 2011
Bailee, Bryan and I are blessed that we had the chance to know "Paw Paw". For me, his home was always a place with a comfortable chair and great conversation. God bless and keep you all. Tammy
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