Obituary of Donald Paul Newby
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Donald Paul Newby, age 86, of Pikeville, TN, died Tuesday, April 9, 2024.
He was born in Sale Creek, TN on February 10, 1938. He served in the United States Marine Corps for four years on active duty, receiving a Commendation of Appreciation for service at The White House. He worked 50+ years in pipeline construction of all sorts, water, telephone, gas and oil.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Martha Upchurch Newby; father, William M. Newby; mother, Stella Mooneyham Newby; four brothers, William Dallas, James Daniel, Harley Ray and Bobby Merlin; five sisters, Maddie Lois, Freda Lee, Roxy Bernice, Velma Shirley and Alma Inez; and several nieces and nephews.
He is survived by three nephews, William R. Hutchinson, William Melvin Newby and James W. Upchurch; and several nieces to the 5th generation.
Memorial services will be announced at a later date. Online condolences can be made at www.reedfamilyfh.com. Arrangements are by Putnam-Reed Funeral Home, 1171 Main Street, Pikeville, TN.