Randy Newman's Obituary
A celebration of the life of Randy Newman, 53, of Longview, will be 2 PM Monday, July 21, 2008 at Oakland Heights Baptist Church with Pastor Tom Roberson officiating. A private family service will be held at the graveside.
Randy was born December 15, 1954 in El Dorado, Arkansas. He was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, uncle, and proud grandfather.
Randy was a longtime member of Oakland Heights Baptist Church, a 1972 graduate of Pine Tree High School, and an active band dad and president of the Pine Tree High School Band Boosters. He was employed
by Sun Pipeline for over 25 years and a longtime weekend 'fixture' at Judson Road Exxon. Randy never met a stranger and loved to visit with people.
Randy died Thursday, July 17, near Pampa, TX, as a result of injuries he received in an automobile accident.
He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Suzanne Newman; his children, Jason and Gena Newman of Dallas and Lauren Newman of Dallas; grandson, James Randall Newman; parents, Ira and Shirley Newman of Longview; sister and brother-in-law, Karen and Ric Johnson of
Longview; and many other friends and family.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday evening from 5 PM until 7 PM., and have asked that those desiring to do so make memorial contributions to Oakland Heights Baptist Church Building Fund or to a charity of choice.
A memorial guestbook may be signed at www.raderfh.com
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