David Edward Newman was born October 24,1966, to Eulonda (Gifford) Newman and David Barry Newman in Buffalo, NY. He lived in Buffalo, NY, until he was five years old before moving to Dallas with his mother. In the Spring of 1977 he moved to Fairview, PA, to live with his father and step-mother Ann Marie Newman.
While growing up he was an avid sports fan playing Little League baseball and then in high school wrestled for the varsity team. He graduated from Fairview High School in 1984. He went Clarion State University of Pennsylvania majoring in business, graduating in 1988.
He began his working career in Dallas in the insurance industry and spent some time in Lincoln, NE. In 1996 he began his 26-career with GEICO, retiring in September 2022. Living in Dallas began his Cowboys fandom. It is hard to imagine that there is a bigger Cowboy fan.
In October 2007 he married Rhea Collins. In December 2008 they became the parents of Helena. David loved being a parent more than anything else.
David was diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer in February 2022. He fought courageously throughout the year passing on January 14, 2023. He is survived by his daughter Helena, ex-spouse Rhea Collins, sister Amanda Newman, nephew Micah Newman, step-mother Ann Marie Newman and father David Barry Newman.
A celebration of life for David will be held Saturday, January 28, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home, 7405 West Northwest Highway, Dallas, TX, 75225, followed by a reception from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Sparkman-Hillcrest.com for the Newman family.
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