Gilbert D. "Doug" Newell

Gilbert Douglas "Doug" Newell, 52, of 308 South Main Street, Roxboro, died Friday, May 14, 2010 at his home.
Mr. Newell was a native of Person County, son of Jean Davis Newell and the late Henry O. Newell, Sr.
He attended ECU where he was a music major in both voice and organ. He was a member of the Gregg Smith Singers in New York, and was the former director of the Community Choir of Person County.
Mr. Newell was the former owner of Newell Interiors and presently served as the Executive Director of the Person County Arts Council, and was a member of Long Memorial United Methodist Church, where he presently served as the Music Director and Organist.
Surviving in addition to his mother is his wife, Merilyn Perkins Newell of the home; three brothers, Henry Oscar Newell, Jr. of Roxboro, Robert Davis Newell, of Williamsburg, VA, David Bruce Alexaner Newell, Sr. of Roxboro; one sister, Linda N. Garza of Roxboro; four nieces, five nephews and two great nephews, also survive.
Funeral services will be 11:00 am Monday, May 17, 2010 at Long Memorial United Methodist Church by the Rev. T. R. Miller, Rev. Tom Loftis, Rev. Mike Frese and Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Porter. Interment will follow in Burchwood Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Sunday May 16, 2010, from 4:00 pm til 8:00 pm at Long Memorial United Methodist Church.
Pallbearers will be, Jamie Mundy, George Gentry, Roland Crawley, Henry Oscar Newell, III, David Bruce Alexander Newell, Jr., Bryan Humbert, Dr. Thomas E. Hawley, Jr., Charles Harris, Dr. Steve Long, Yogi Blaylock and Sam Kennington.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Person County Arts Council Advisory Board and Staff & The Long Memorial United Methodist Church Choir and Staff.
Memorials may be made to the G. Douglas Newell Memorial Arts Fund, c/o Roxboro Savings Bank P.O. Box 489, Roxboro, NC 27573.
Condolences may be sent to www.brooksandwhite.com