Mr. Herbert Watkins "Boo" Newman
08/16/1950 - 12/10/2018
Herbert Watkins “Boo” Newman, Sr., age 68, of South Hill, died Monday December 10, 2018 in his home. He was the founder of Newmart Builders Inc. Boo is survived by his wife of 45 years, Patricia Newman; two sons: Herbert Newman, Jr. (Tammy) of Pilot Mountain, NC and Parker Newman of La Crosse; a daughter, Angela Kinker (Bill) of Chesterfield; six grandchildren: Whitney, Natalie, Nathan, Tyler, Haley and Alex; two sisters: Vicky Newman (Vernon) of Alexandria and Elizabeth “Peg” Cordle (Randy) of Portsmouth; brother, Jimmy Newman (Judy) of South Hill; his mother-in-law, Hattie Wrenn of Roanoke Rapids, NC; many loving nieces and nephews and his dear friend, Wayne Reese. He was preceded in death by his mother and father Rebecca and James Newman, Sr.
Boo was a prominent member of the community. He was recently awarded the 2018 Community Builder Award by the South Hill Masonic Lodge. He was a member of the Army Reserve for six years and a member of the Southside Rescue Squad for seven years. Boo was a Silver level member of the VCU-CMH Foundation's Cornerstone Society, the American Legion Post 79 and South Hill VA Lodge 1872. He was founder/supporter of the Lake Gaston Soccer Association. Boo contributed a lot of time and effort into helping others throughout the community. No one knew a second chance better than him and he always gave everyone an opportunity for a second chance no matter who they were or where they came from. A funeral service will be conducted on Thursday December 13th at 2:00 P.M. in Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home and Crematory with interment to follow in Crestview Memorial Park with full American Legion Post 79 Military Honors. The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening from 4:00 until 8:00 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Heart Association at P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216 or to the American Diabetes Association at 2418 Blue Ridge Road, Suite 206, Raleigh NC 27606. Online condolences may be sent through www.crowderhitecrews.com. Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Newman family.
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My deepest sympathies and condolences to all family members and friends of a great man.
Boo was such a caring man and will be missed. Condolences from the Hymon family.
Deepest sympathies and much love to the family. Boo was one of a kind and I am blessed to have known him.
I am so sorry to hear about Boo. May so many precious memories give you peace and comfort.
Boo was always so full of life and it’s hard to believe that he has gone on. Rest in peace old friend.
So sorry to hear about the passing of boo. He and I have known each other and been friends for over 50 years. Sorry I’m out of town I won’t be able to attend funeral. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and my friend Boo. 🙏
Sam spence
Lost a great friend prayers to your family
Praying for peace, comfort, and understanding for the family and friends. Bethany Cuneio & family . (R&B Metal Structures)
High school friend
So very sorry to hear about Boo’s passing. Life is so short and precious. Keeping the family in thoughts and prayers.
Sincere Sympathy
So sorry to learn of the passing of Boo. He will certainly be missed. May God be with each member of his family in the months ahead without him. Lots of love from our family to yours.
My thoughts and prayers go out to all the Newman family during this difficult time of loss. I met Boo through Newmart Builders years ago. I always appreciated his honesty and integrity in our business dealings. He always greeted me with that wry smile and “Hey, Buddy Buddy.” He will be missed. RIP “Buddy Buddy.”
Sympathy to Boo’s wife, Pat and the children. God be with you at this time of grief.
Prayers for the Newman family, we are so sorry for your loss.
My deepest sympathies to you Miss Pat, Angela, Parker, and Herbert. Thank you guys for all you did for me and my family. Boo was a great man and always had a smile and an answer for me. I’ve never met someone that would give you the shirt off his back but could growl like a grizzly and mean it. Boo made an everlasting impression on myself to never give up if you want to succeed. Thank you again
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Praying for the family and extending our deepest sympathy to your family. Boo was such a wonderful neighbor and friend.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Boo's family. Sending our love.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Boo’s family. Sending our love.
Prayers to his family. RIP 🙏💜🙏
Our deepest sympathy to your family for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Our deepest sympathy to Patricia and family. You and
Boo have been good friends always willing to help in times of need.
Boo will be missed!
Thoughts and Prayers are with the Family of Boo Newman. We are very sorry for the loss of your Beloved Patriarch. Boo was a good man and will be missed by all who knew him. Rest In Peace Boo.
So very sorry for your loss. Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Our sincere condolences. We loved Boo and appreciate all he has done by giving so many a helping hand. Our prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
Our deepest condolences
Know that your family’s in our thoughts and prayers
Sorry for this loss to your family and our community. May your heart be comforted as you look forward to a future reunion.
So very sad. To here this my love an prayers go out to Pat Herbert Jr Parker Angela Bill Tammy. all their children love ones and family just hearing about this Boo will be missed. Love you all. He helped me plus a lot of others may. God bless you all until. We see him again in heaven