NEWBY, John Edward, 74 of Christiansburg, passed away at his home on Friday, November 21, 2008.
He retired from The Steel Mill in Baltimore, MD, after thirty years of service in 1982. Mr. Newby had a great love for antique cars and auctions.
He was preceded in death by his oldest son; John, Jr. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of fifty two years; Margie Newby, three children; Phillip Newby of Marion, Brenda Nagle and her husband; Robert Nagle, Pamela Akers and her husband; Donald Akers all of Christiansburg, three grandchildren; Bradley Newby of Blacksburg, Tony Akers and Brandon Akers all of Christiansburg,. He is also survived by his brothers; Richard Newby and his wife; Murrell of Pulaski, Roger Jones of Christiansburg, three sisters; Shirley Jones of Pittsboro, NC, Susie Baugh and her husband, Clinton, and Linda Scott all of Roanoke, VA.
The family will receive friends at The Horne Funeral Home Sunday, November 23, 2008 from 5 – 8 p.m. The funeral service will be held in The Horne Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. Monday, November 24, 2008 with Pastor Ronnie Duncan officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.