Robert Lee Newsome, Sr., 89, passed on Saturday, January 3, 2026 in Columbus, GA.
Mr. Robert Lee Newsome, 89, was born on June 25, 1936 in Phenix City, AL to Mattie Newsome.
He departed this life on January 3, 2026 at 8:40 A.M. EST.
He graduated from South Girard High School in Phenix City, AL and was drafted in the United
States Army in 1959. Robert had a successful career in the U.S. Army and retired with the rank
of Master Sargeant (E-8). Upon retiring from the army he worked and retired from the Commissary, Fort Benning, GA.
Robert married Willa Jean Hammond and they were the proud parents of Vickie Denise Newsome and Robert Lee Newsome, Jr.
He was preceded in death by his 1st wife, Willa Newsome in 1987.
He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Elma Newsome; children, Vickie Denise Newsome and Robert Lee Newsome, Jr.; six grandchildren, J. Tivner (Babby), Anthony T. Williams, Jr. (Whitney), Robert L. Newsome, III (Tammy), Zack Newsome, Christina J. Williams and Raven Porter;10 great grandchildren, Jordyn A. Williams, Madisyn P. Williams, Jamie and MacKenzie, Arriana, Preciouse, Jon, Lea, Khloe and Logan; two great-great grandchildren, Zayden and Jakai and a host of relatives and friends.
Sister Newsome, there are no words to express our sadness on the loss of your husband. Your reward will be in heaven for your faithfulness to him. God is faithful and will get you through this. Know that you are loved and we have missed you dearly.
We offer our love, condolences and prayers to Elma Newsome, and her family. May God comfort them with His Love and Peace
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