NEWMAN

Walter Theodore "Newt" Newman, 90, of London, died peacefully on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at home surrounded by his family.

Born February 27, 1934, in Akron, Ohio, he was a son of Paul Newman and Mamie (Burnside) Newman.

Following high school, Walter went on to serve in the United States Air Force where he was proud to be stationed overseas in Korea. Upon returning to the States, he dedicated a twenty-seven-year career to the London Correctional Institution. Walter made sure to stay active after retirement with much of his time spent outdoors mowing on his John Deere. An avid gun enthusiast and NRA member, Walter also enjoyed watching old black and white westerns or anything starring John Wayne. Walter was also a proud cancer survivor who always looked forward to the annual Relay for Life survivor dinner and parade in Madison County.

With a true heart of gold, his unwavering devotion to the wellbeing of others was always evident through his love of charity where he was sure to donate to what he could to help others. Always loving his fellow soldier, he was a regular supporter of the Wounded Warrior Project, but also the Buckeye State Sheriff's Association, American Heart Association, many local food pantries, and numerous other organizations, even ensuring to send letters to notify the charities if he was unable to help one particular month. Always a man of strong faith, Walter was sure to savor time with the Lord by reading His word through scripture each and every night. His family always served as his pride and joy, cherishing the time spent together while being proud of all their accomplishments. Walter truly left a lasting impact on all who had the privilege of knowing him, and although his passing has left our hearts heavy, the love our hearts have known from him shall carry on as our lasting tribute to an irreplaceable man.

Left to continue Walter's legacy include his children: Dan (Rhoni) Newman, Tonita Newman, and Rick (Jodi) Newman; grandchildren: DJ (Markee) Newman, Samantha (Brett) Newman, Phil (Molly) Newman, Kelsea (AJ) Vincent, and Abrielle Newman; great-grandchildren: Charlie Newman, Aubrey Marcum, Athena Newman, and Adam Vincent; special niece Laura Beth Pinter, many other nieces and nephews including Robert (Katrina) Kuntz, Kimberly Kuntz, Donald (Darlene) Kuntz; a host of great-nieces and great-nephews; sister-in-law Leah Baird.

In addition to his parents, Walter is reunited in heaven with his beloved wife Leona (Baird) Newman and his siblings Patricia Kuntz and Gene Newman.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to ViaQuest Hospice for their unmatched devotion, compassion, and excellent care in caring for Walter during his final days.

Walter's family will receive friends for visitation on Saturday, February 8, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the EBERLE-FISHER FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 103 North Main Street, London, Ohio 43140. A funeral service will then begin at 2:00 PM with Dr. Bob Burnett officiating, and military honors will be accorded by the United States Air Force.

To honor Walter's mission of helping others, memorials in his name may be sent to benefit either the Wounded Warrior Project online at www.woundedwarriorproject.org, or to ViaQuest Hospice, 525 Metro Place North Suite 300, Dublin, Ohio 43017.

Condolences for Walter's family are encouraged to be shared online at www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.