Robert Eugene Newman, 69, of Louisville, KY, passed away on October 31, 2023. Robert Faithfully served our Country for 20 years in the United States Navy. He was a Boiler Technician from 1973-1993, Chief Engineer 1979-1991, and Main Propulsion Maintenance School Instructor 1986-1989.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Bobbie E. Newman and siblings, Donald Newman, Sr. and Melvin Newman, Aunt, Bernita Newman; Cousin, James Newman.
Robert leaves to cherish his memories, his wife of 50 years, Linda Newman; daughters, Rebecca (Jeremy) Tharp and Linda (James) Woolbright; grandchildren, Thomas (Olivia) Goodwin, Brandon (Diana) Goodwin, Chelsea Newman, John Pollard, Skylar O'banion and James Woolbright and great-grandchildren, Chandler Goodwin and Arabella Goodwin.
Visitation will be Monday, November 6, 2023, at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, Southwest Louisville Chapel, 10304 Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY, from 10am-1:30pm with a celebration of Robert's life beginning at 1:30pm.
Robert will be laid to rest at Bethany Cemetery, 10917 Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY.
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