GREENVILLE- John Coy Newman, 86, of Greenville died Sunday, May 29, 2022 at this residence. Born March 9, 1936 in Muhlenberg County, he was a master machinist for Peabody Coal and TVA. Mr. Newman was very proud of being a Mason and a Shriner 33 Degree and of his work at TVA. He was a proud member of Greenville United Methodist Church and a faithful choir member. His hobbies were anything that was broke, because he could fix anything. He loved to make sorghum. He was very proud to set up his Grist Mill operation for Squash and Gobble on main street in Greenville. However, his biggest accomplishment was his family. He loved his family well and his priorities. Faith and family are what defined John Newman. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ida Bell and Barnard Newman; sisters, Martha Brown and Markie Arbuckle
Survivors include his wife, Glenda Stanley Newman; children, Kevin Newman, Keith (Beverly) Newman, Kathy (Jerald) Timmons; grandchildren, Kristen (Logan) Brewer, Katelyn (Michael) Bjoralt; brother, William (Sandy) Newman; great grandchildren, Greyson Brewer, Nona Jane Bjoralt, and baby boy Brewer on the way; other family, Carolyn Tucker, Sharon and Billy Fogle
Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City with Pastor Barry Robinson officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 31, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Masonic Rights being observed at 6:00 p.m. Online condolences can be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.
