Dallas Ather Newman

September 10, 1915 — July 7, 2009

Elkin Mr. Dallas Ather Newman, age 93 of Johnson Ridge Road, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at Heritage Healthcare of Elkin. Mr. Newman was born September 10, 1915 in Surry County to Andrew Ather & Bertie Nixon Newman. Mr. Newman retired after 44 years of service from Chatham Manufacturing. He was a member of the United States Army and served during WWII. Mr. Newman was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church where he served as an usher, member of the men's chorus and worked in the youth department for many years. He was a Charter Member of Pleasant Hill Fire Department and the Elkin Rescue Squad. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Stella Day Newman; a brother, Andrew Doyle Newman. Survivors include: a son, David Newman and wife Sheila of Elkin; a granddaughter, Melissa Newman Longworth and husband Nicholas; two great grandchildren, Austin Longworth and Cole Longworth. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 9, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Hodges Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. Danny Dodds. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Thursday at Hodges Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery with military rites provided by Wilkes County VFW. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 593 Pleasant Hill Drive, Elkin, NC 28621. Online condolences may be made at www.hodgesfuneralhomeinc.com Hodges Funeral Home in Elkin is serving the Newman family.

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