Honourable 
This word is the absolute most perfect word to give true representation of Benny Newberry. It is often reserved for those sitting in places of wise authority. With that thought in mind an image of my father-in-law immediately surfaces. If there was any one thing Mr. Newberry relished during time that I shared with him, it would be the opportunity he had to share advice or words of wisdom. He was always a wealth of knowledge on a wide variety of subjects. Had his pilgrimage on earth been during Biblical times I picture him as one of those who would sit at the city gate dispensing information to those needing guidance.
I was given the honour of providing the first grandson to Mr. Newberry. It was as though the story of Jacob and Joseph was remade when Justin was born. Mr. Newberry never made Justin a coat of many colours but he did buy him birthday stuff and just stuff every December 30th.
When my second son was born we chose to honour Mr. Newberry by naming him Tyler Newberry Malone. Justin and Tyler gave their papa a chance to watch little league baseball. I’m not sure which provided me the most pleasure, watching my boys honing their ball skills or watching Mr. Newberry watching them. In his mind both of my boys were going to make it to the big leagues and possibly play for his beloved Atlanta Braves. He was, without a doubt, their biggest fan.
Mr. Newberry was the most honest man I’ve ever known. Honesty and integrity was the backbone of everything he put his hands to.
He was a Godly example of what a husband and daddy should be. Our children and grandchildren have a beautiful legacy left to them through the life of Benny Newberry. He will be missed for some time but we will see him again. When that time comes he will walk upright, strong and straight with a perfect body and come to meet us and stroll with us through Heaven. He may even run!!!

What a wonderful, Godly man that I had the privilege of calling Uncle!  Children held a special place in Uncle Benny’s heart, for he ALWAYS had time to spend telling stories or teaching things , like how to make fresh apple juice with an old fashioned press with his nieces, nephews,  and grandchildren.  I will never forget  how he would tell me you don’t chew Jell-o, you swallow it whole; and how he told my son, Jared, he was eating cock a doodle doo fish when we went to eat seafood and he wanted fish but I ordered him chicken. 
You will be forever in my heart and memories!  Hug my mom for me, I miss her so much, and am glad you are reunited with her!  ❤️Tanya

I will always remember his walk.  I had the opportunity to worship with him at West Mobile Baptist.  I also had the honor of eating several meals at his home where there was always good food, Godly conversations and of course some people having to sing before they could eat.  lol  He raised 4 beautiful Godly women whom I love dearly.  Easter dinner at their house, trips to Destin, FL and other special occasions.  My heart is sorrowful for his family, but my heart is joyful because he has seen the face of Jesus.  See you soon Mr. Benny


Mr. Newberry was Allentown Elementary School's ORIGINAL Johnny Appleseed's descendant who came to our school every year to show the Kindergarten and First Grade Students how to make apple juice from apples by grinding the apples in his Apple Press. Over the  years, he amazed thousands of children and adults alike.  Although you passed the Apple Press and this event on to another one of Johnny Appleseed's family members (😉) you will always be the ORIGINAL and you will greatly be missed!

Now this was a rock solid man.  He was the faithful example for me. He was always the same; a loving, giving person who lived a life that we should all strive to emulate.  There will be a big hole in our church now that he is gone. But his servant heart allowed God to work through him. In the process, that love filled many holes for other people.  I love you, Mr. Newberry.  When you see Jesus, you’ll hear the most emphatic “Well done, my good and faithful servant!” 

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Benny Earl Newberry

March 20, 1936 – January 19, 2019

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