Jerry Lee Newman, 76, of Bristow, Oklahoma, went to be with the Lord, August 2, 2019. At Saint Francis Heart Hospital after short illness, he was surrounded by friends and family.
Jerry was born May 26, 1943 in Lebanon, Boone County, Indiana, The eldest of six children to Charles Robert and Mary Louise Newman.
Jerry faithfully served his country in the United States Marine Corps, serving two tours in Vietnam, where he received a purple heart, sharpshooter award, Vietnam cross of gallantry and a host of other awards. He retired from the US Army after switching Military services.
Jerry met and later married the love of his life Dolores last name), They recently celebrated eight years of marriage.
Jerry enjoyed camping, Fishing, Riding Motorcycles, Any and all living creatures; he always had a soft heart for animals.
He is survived by his loving wife, Deloris Newman, their two children, David Lee Newman and Jenny Louise Newman of the home; daughter, Alicia Dawn Newman of Bethany, MO; his three children, Robin Leigh Newman of Canton, GA, Terine Ann Newman of Branson, MO, Ronald Newman deceased.
Stepchildren: Denny Hardin Sr wife, Kathy of Coweta, OK, Chuck Black of Tulsa, Shelly Shaw husband, Terry of Tulsa and Dorman Black wife, Lori of Collinsville, OK.; 33 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren with 2 on the way; brothers, Joe Lawrance Newman; sisters, Jenny Lou Wright and Julia Louise Newman.
Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Robert Newman, his mother, Mary Winter, his brother, James Newman, his sister, Janet Hunt and his eldest son, Ronald Newman.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 8, 2019 from 5-7 pm at Smith Funeral Home, 1208 S Main St, Sapulpa, OK. Luncheon prior to Funeral service at 12:00 pm (Noon) with Funeral services following at 2 pm both on Friday, August 9, 2019 at the VFW, 33075 Veterans Memorial Drive, Bristow, OK. Interment to follow at Bristow City Cemetery, Bristow, OK. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, 1208 S Main St, Sapulpa, OK.