Jimmy Dale Newman, 89, a lifelong resident of Gillsburg, passed away at his home on June 8, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.

Visitation will begin at 1 P.M. Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Gillsburg Baptist Church, followed by a funeral service at 3 P.M. Services will be officiated by Dr. Victor Walsh and burial at Old Gillsburg Cemetery. Hartman-Jones Funeral Home of McComb will be in charge of arrangements.

Jimmy's life was centered around the community of Gillsburg, a place that he dearly loved. He was born there on July 30, 1935, the only son of Jim Hunter and Lena Mae McMillan Newman. He graduated from Gillsburg High School, Class of 1954. Jimmy loved playing sports, especially football and was known for his quickness on the field. After graduating, Jimmy joined his father's tractor dealership, eventually purchasing the John Deere franchise known as Newman Tractor Service. Jimmy was an excellent mechanic and completed many John Deere sponsored workshops to increase his knowledge of tractors and farm equipment.

Jimmy married his high school sweetheart, Margie Pearl Knotts, on June 8, 1955 and they made their home in Gillsburg where they raised their son and daughter. The two were married for 70 years and enjoyed traveling by motorcycle to numerous states. Jimmy enjoyed relaxing at his camp on the Amite River and spending time with his grandchildren. He continued to work as his expertise for repairing older model farm equipment was valued. He never met a stranger and enjoyed showing visitors around his shop where he collected memorabilia. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his son Danny Keith Newman; four sisters Catherine Elizabeth Newman, Helen Marie Reynolds, Geraldine Wall, and Hettie Jean Kliesh; two sisters-in-law Dorothy Spears Knotts and Alma Lea Knotts Lancon; and six brothers-in-law Olen Brumfield, Bud Oliver Kliesh, William Benjamin Knotts, Lovelace Lancon, Jesse Marshall Reynolds, and William Buford Wall.

He is survived by his wife; his daughter Sandy Marie Newman Baas (John); five grandchildren Dannette Newman King (Lee), Shelley Baas Neely (Bryce), Lindsey Baas Clarke (Chris), Travis K. Newman (Miranda), and Dylan W. Baas (Grace); one sister Louise Newman Brumfield; and thirteen great-grandchildren Alex and Corbin King, Wyatt and Wren Neely, Campbell, Collins, and Harrison Clarke, Avelynn, Dani, Kaleb, and Madi Newman, and Oliver and Charlie Baas.

Pallbearers will be Dylan Baas, Chris Clarke, Alex King, Corbin King, Lee King, Bryce Neely, Travis Newman and Mac Carter. Honorary Pallbearers will be John Baas, Emmett Bates, Milton Brumfield, Rodney Dykes, Gerald Wall, Jeffery Wall, Tyler Harvey, and Dennis Wilson.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gillsburg Baptist Church.