Clifton Lee Newman departed this world on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at 2:10 a.m., at Cox Medical Center Springfield, MO, at the age of 80 years and 11 months.
Clifton was born in Senath, MO on June 26, 1934 to Coleman Newman and Dona Gibson Newman. He married Bertie Lou Arnold on Dec. 8, 1951 and 6 children were born to this union. Dona Newman Teague, husband Keith, children Angela, Jessica, and Austin, Johnny Newman wife Sharon, children John and Joe, Tommy Newman, wife Rene’, children Christa and Anthony, David Newman wife Karen, children Priscilla and Isaiah, Michaela Newman Anderson husband William, children Amber and Dillon, Micah Newman wife Lisa, children Josh, Jacob, and Josiah. 9 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great-Great Grandchild. He became a resident of Nixa, MO in the mid 80’s.
Clifton was proceeded in death by his parents, 3 brothers and 3 sisters.
He is survived by 1 brother, Clifford Newman of Nixa, MO. And a host of friends and relatives.
Visitation will be Sunday, June 14, 2015 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be on Monday, June 15, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. Both will be held at Greenlawn Funeral Home South, Springfield, MO. He will be laid to rest at Maple Park Cemetery, Aurora, MO.
Clifton was a wonderful husband and a loving Daddy and Grandpa. A devoted Christian most of his life. He was the pastor of Believers Tabernacle in Nixa, MO, He is rejoicing in Heaven today and will be deeply missed by all.