May 2, 1933 - August 14, 2025
Kermit David Newman, age 92, passed away Thursday, August 14th, 2025 at his home in Statesboro, Georgia.
Kermit was born on May 2nd, 1933 in Augusta, Georgia to the late David Nathaniel Newman and Sula Mae Thompson Newman. He was raised in Stilson, Georgia and moved to Statesboro in 1957 when he married the love of his life, Patricia Henry, his wife of 67 years.
Kermit was loved by many and was an avid member of his church. He loved to sing at church, nursing homes, and senior centers. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife Patricia Newman, his son Todd Newman, his brothers Herman Newman, Hub Newman and Hinton Newman, and his grandson Adam Veitch.
He is survived by his two sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmy and Cathy Newman, and Roy and Connie Newman, his grandchildren, Amanda (Matt) Caldwell, David (Alexxa) Newman, Zachary Newman, Patrik Newman, Kevin Veitch, AJ, Abel, and Avery Jenkins, his 8 great-grandchildren, James, Trinity, Spencer, Sophia, Natalie, Gannon, Alex, and Abelynn, as well several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive visitors on Monday, August 18th, 2025, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Joiner Anderson Funeral Home.
The funeral will be held on Tuesday, August 19th, 2025, at 2:00pm at Macedonia Baptist Church with Pastor Travis Cowart and Dr. John Parker officiating.
Interment will be at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Patrik Newman, Zachary Newman, David Newman, Virgil Jenkins, Kevin Veitch, and Thomas Jenkins.
Friends may sign the online register book at www.joineranderson.com
Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
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