John Richard Newman

John Richard Newman, age 87, of Palm Bay, Florida and formerly of Pataskala, Ohio, died Friday, May 7, 2021 at his home. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts on January 21, 1934. John was retired as a supervisor from ATandT after over 35 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Jewel (Conner) Newman; twin sons, Bart A. Newman, Brice, OH and Bret A. Newman, Columbus; son-in-law, William E. (Ed) Scott, Pataskala; 9 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren; other relatives and many friends. John was preceded in death by his daughter Adina Scott; stepson, Gary D. Scott and half brother Arthur Bumpers. Veteran U.S. Air Force serving during the Korean Conflict. A devoted husband, father and grandfather, John could always be found working on cars making them like new and repairing lawnmowers.

Friends may call 2-5 pm Sunday, May 16, 2021 at SCHOEDINGER EAST, 5360 E. Livingston Avenue, Columbus, OH 43232, where funeral service will be held 11:00 am Monday, May 17, 2021. Minister Roger Massey officiating. Attendance levels will be monitored to comply with social distancing and masks will be required. Entombment Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund, c/o Betsy Stormer, Palm Bay Community of Christ, 1221 Snowbird Avenue NW, Palm Bay, FL 32907, in his memory.