Tony Edward Newman

Mr. Tony Edward Newman, age 82, of Thurmond passed away Monday, November 21, 2022 at his residence.  Mr. Newman was born October 12, 1940 in Surry County to Clarence and Ina Smith Newman.

Tony retired from Chatham Manufacturing and was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon, Sunday School Superintendent and a member of the choir.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Hilda Reagan Newman; his granddaughter, Emma Faith Hooper; his brothers; Frank, David, Windell, Grady, Wade and Samuel Newman; sisters; Marie Newman, Wilma Guyer and DeEtte Slawter.

Survivors include: a son, Chris Newman and wife Cindy of Thurmond; two daughters, Anita Carter and husband Chris of Elkin, Robin Hooper and husband Ken of Elkin; a special niece; Amy Lineberry and husband Buddy of Elkin; a sister; Barbara Hall of Elkin; six grandchildren, Lance Newman, McKenzie Jordan and husband Stephen, Devin Jaros and husband Greg, Sydney Martin and husband Luke, Ellie Berry and husband Tucker, Mary-Claire Cason and husband Chris and six great grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, November 26, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Poplar Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Chad Whitley, Dr. Roger Hensley and Chris Carter officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  The family will receive friends 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. prior to the service.

The family would like to thank caregivers Wilma Myers and Susan Hinson for their care.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Poplar Springs Baptist Church, Post Office Box 38, State Road, NC  28676.