James Edward Newman age 78, of Watha died Sunday May 6, 2012 at Pender Memorial Hospital. He was born November 28, 1933 in Knoxville TN, son of the late Bathius Newman and Christine Leffew Newman.

He is survived by his wife Joann Lawrence Newman; a daughter Sharon Yankay and husband George of Watha; two granddaughters, Lorelei Thompson, and Ashtyn Yankay; two great-grandchildren Leila Thompson, and Kayden Thompson; a sister Ethel Peacock of FL.

Jim was a veteran of the Korean War having served honorably in the United States Marine Corps. He was a graduate of Lyman High School in Longwood FL.
He was an avid golfer, and loved college and professional football. He dearly loved his family and will be greatly missed.

Funeral services will be Tuesday May 8, 2012 at 11:00 AM at the Burgaw Presbyterian Church. Reverend Dr. Ray Mendenhall will officiate. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Park. Military honors will be accorded by the United States Marine Corps.
The family will receive friends at 10:00 AM Tuesday one hour before the service at the Church.
Memorial donations can be made to the Burgaw Presbyterian Church PO box 565 Burgaw, NC 28425