Obituary of Gerald Newsome

Gerald Louis Newsome, 68, of Reedsville, passed away Friday, February 3, 2017 at his home. He was born in Akron, OH on December 14, 1948, a son of the late William E. Newsome and Lena May (Hall) Newsome Fields. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He worked several years as a truck driver and retired from US Postal Service. Gerald served his country in the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and was a member of the Masontown VFW Post #1589. He enjoyed spending time in the outdoors, especially hunting and camping. Gerald is survived by his wife, Diana Cartwright Newsome; one son, Gerald Newsome and wife Tamara of Kingwood; six grandchildren, Austin, Aleck, Chaun, C.J., Jayden and Trey; one sister, Jacquelyn Shay and husband Jim; one half sister, Sharon McMillen and husband Pat; step father, Harry Fields and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a son Michael Newsome; two brothers, Richard Newsome and Gary Newsome and a half sister, Sheila Haney. Friends may call at the Field Funeral Home in Masontown on Wednesday February 8, 2017 from 4 p.m. until the 5 p.m. memorial service with Pastor Derek Syruws officiating. Military rites will be conducted by the Preston County VFW Honor Guard and the Preston County Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 977. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his memory to the St. Jude Children's Hospitals. Condolences may be extended online to the family at www.fieldfuneralhome.com.