Ira Hugh Newman Obituary (1923 - 2019)

Ira Hugh Newman, age 96, of Broken Bow, OK passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 in Idabel, OK. Hugh, as he was known by, was born on January 10, 1923 in Ashdown, AR to Hugh Lester and Lottie Jane (Locke) Newman. They moved to the Holly Creek Community, in McCurtain County, when he was young, and he spent most of his life there. Hugh graduated from Idabel High School in 1940, and he was soon drafted into the U.S. Army serving during WWII while seeing action in many foreign countries. He was honorably discharged in 1946. He then returned to McCurtain County. Hugh married Tomasine (Tommie) Gamble on March 6, 1953 in Lockesburg, AR. They lived in Broken Bow as he worked several jobs before going to work for Jack Lane Ford Motor Company in 1962. He retired in 1982 as the parts manager. He did lots of fishing, hunting and gardening, and he enjoyed his grandkids and great grands. He loved the outside and the hot weather. Hugh was the greatest husband, Daddy, and Papa that anyone could ever have. Hugh was preceded in death by his parents, Hugh Lester and Lottie Jane Newman; a brother and sister-in-law, Matt and Johnnie Newman; and brothers-in-law, Edgar Davis and Claude Hailey. He is survived by his wife, Tommie Newman of the home; two sons, Mike Newman and wife, Tracy, and Don Newman and wife, Teresa; two special granddaughters , Michelle "His Little Ground Hog" Billingsley and husband, Jeremy, and Jennifer "Miss Bec" Newman; a special grandson, Ledger Newman; and two great granddaughters, Ali and Leah Billingsley. He is also survived by two step-grandsons, Jamie Underwood and wife, Mandy, and Jarrett Underwood and wife, Tonya; and four step-great grandchildren, Jillian, James, Michael, Sarah, and Joseph Underwood. Other survivors include two sisters-in-law, Chris Hailey of Broken Bow and Barbara Nix (husband, Rolan) of Idabel; several nieces and nephews that he loved; and a very special neighbor, Noel Cathey. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2019 from 6-8 PM, at the Brumley Funeral Home Chapel in Broken Bow, OK. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, October 18, 2019 at 4 PM, also at the Brumley Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will take place at the Crown Hill Cemetery in Broken Bow. Visitation Brumley Funeral Home Chapel Thursday, October 17, 2019 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Email Details 500 N. Park Dr.Broken Bow, OK 74728 Directions Funeral Service Brumley Funeral Home Chapel Friday, October 18, 2019 4:00 PM Email Details 500 N. Park Dr.Broken Bow, OK 74728 Burial will follow at Crown Hill Cemetery. Directions To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Ira Hugh Newman, please visit our floral store.