Dr. Ronald Kent Newman

Dr. Ronald Kent Newman, 57, died August 4, 2010 at his home in Conroe, surrounded by his family. Ron was born on February 25, 1953 in San Antonio, Texas. He received his bachelors degree from Texas A&M in 1975, and his medical degree from The University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio in 1978. While at A&M, Ron was a member of the Corps of Cadets, and one of the founding fathers of Sigma Chi Fraternity, A&M Chapter. He completed his residency at the University of Arkansas. In 1982 Ron and his wife, Cindy, moved to Conroe where he began his medical practice in the field of Otolaryngology. After 24 years of private practice, he joined and became a partner of Texas Ear Nose & Throat Specialists. Ron is survived by his wife of 35 years, Cindy, daughters Bailey & Leslie, son-in Law, Adam Lanier, brother, Dr. Richard Newman, numerous other relatives, Sigma Chi brothers, and many friends. Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Kurt and Vela Newman. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, August 7 at 2:00 pm at Metcalf Funeral Home in Conroe. In lieu of flowers, his family requests that donations be made to MD Anderson Cancer Center in his name.