Age 77 of Hamilton, passed away on December 9, 2016 at Hospice of Hamilton. Per Jim’s wishes, he will be cremated and his ashes scattered in a place he loved. Jim was born in Clark County, Kentucky to Leonard and Edna Ruth Newkirk on June 20, 1939. He was an Army Veteran and an avid sportsman who loved the outdoors. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, sister Patty Treadway and brother Dennis Newkirk. He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Roxie and Larry Wolf; daughters, Alice Dotson, Kathlee Wyer and Arien Smith; sons, James Newkirk II and David Newkirk; 8 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; 2 nieces, 7 nephews and Kathy Hamilton a friend of 57 years.
