Donald "Don" Gary Newman
October 30, 1954 — December 20, 2022
Donald "Don" G. Newman
On Tuesday, December 20, 2022, Don Newman, loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away in Chattanooga, TN at the age of 68.
He was born October 30, 1954 in Columbus, MS to the late Leon and Mary Dismukes Newman. He graduated from Stephen D. Lee High School in 1972 and attended Mississippi State while working with his parents at the Karmelkorn Shoppe in Leigh Mall.
In 1975 he met the love of his life, Jeannie Wiggins, and they were married May 30, 1976. Their union was blessed with two children.
Don worked many years in sales but found his true calling in Insurance. He opened his own agency-Newman Insurance. His market was seniors and he helped many clients and made lasting friendships with them.
He loved classic rock, attending concerts, traveling, and his church family which he served as a deacon for many years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his in-laws, James and Jean Wiggins, his beloved Boston Terrier, Elvis, and best friend, Tony Tharp. He is survived by his wife of 46 years; daughter, Amber (David) Doughty; son Daniel (Leslie) Newman; five grandsons, Logan Doughty, Jake Doughty, Tyler, Newman, Drew Newman, and Ryan Newman, all of New Hope, MS; sister-in-law, Judy (Glenn) Enlow, of Caledonia, MS ; brother, Doug Newman of Columbus, MS; and his beloved furbabies, Belle and Pearl of Caledonia, MS.
Don's celebration of life will be at 11 o'clock, Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Mt. Zion Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 3044 Wolfe Rd: Columbus, MS 39705
In lieu of flowers, please consider honoring Don by making a donation to the animal sanctuaries close to his heart:
Cedarhill Animal Sanctuary 84 Sanctuary Loop Caledonia, MS 39740
Shaw Pit Bull Rescue 368 Old New Hope Rd. Columbus, MS 39702
Columbus-Lowndes Humane Society 50 Airline Rd. Columbus, MS 39702.
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