Newman, Joseph Lester age 77 of Knoxville, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2015. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. Joseph was a retired electrician with Rohm-Haas. He is preceded in death by his wife of 53 years Patricia Patterson Newman. Survivors include his sons Joe and wife Debby Newman and Mike and wife Mandy Newman; beloved grandchildren; Brian Newman, Rachel Newman and Morgan Newman. The family will receive friends Friday, July 24, 2015 from 10am until 12pm with a Celebration of Joseph’s life to begin at 12pm at Berry Highland Memorial, 5315 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37919, Dave Matthews officiating. The interment will immediately follow in Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to East Tennessee Pediatric Cardiology, 2001 Laurel Ave., Suite NG4, Knoxville, 37916 or to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org.
