Thomas Wayne Newsom, 58, of Cleveland, Tn., died on Sunday December 7, 2008 at a local hospital.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Edith Smartt.
He is survived by his wife, Alma Newsom; daughters, Jennifer (Ronnie) Berry of Ringgold, Ga., Ann (Scooter) Pell of Rossville, Ga., Lynn (Jeremiah) Strickland of Ringgold, Ga.; father, Tom M. Newsom of Arkansas; ten grandchildren and one great-granddaughter, Rachael Lee; sisters, Chris Evans of Indiana, Sandra Durham of Chattanooga, and Joyce Defur of Hixson, Tn.; brother, Jerry Newsom of Chattanooga.
A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. on Tuesday at New Life Baptist Church, Rossville, Ga., with Rev. Gene Lewis officiating.
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In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Erlanger Health System Tumor Clinic, 975 E. 3Rd. St. Chattanooga, Tn. 37403.
Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 7454 E. Brainerd Rd.