John Henry Newcomb

John Henry Newcomb obituary, Fitzgerald, GA

John Henry Newcomb

John Newcomb Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Paulk Funeral Home - Fitzgerald on Jan. 24, 2026.
John Henry Newcomb, 57, of Fitzgerald, Georgia, died Friday, January 23, 2026, at Dorminy Medical Center.

No services will be held at this time.

John was born September 26, 1968, to the late Delano Edward & Theresa Amanda Sweat Newcomb. He was a self-employed Master Carpenter. John loved to tinker, always staying busy. He loved to garden, take care of his truck and listen to his music. Most of all, he loved his family.

He is survived by his siblings: Scott (Nikki) Newcomb of Fitzgerald, Laura Singleton of Kingsland, and Michael Newcomb of Kingsland; nieces and nephews: Jennifer Newcomb Chambers & Robert, Whit Newcomb & Brianna, Lance Singleton, Erica Singleton, Kyle Newcomb; numerous great nieces and nephews also survive. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Matthew Newcomb; niece, Kathleen Newcomb and a nephew, Delano Newcomb.

Paulk Funeral Home, Fitzgerald, is in charge of arrangements.

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