Gene C. Newsome

Gene C. Newsome, age 82, of Avon Park, FL, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 9, 2019. He was born on May 6, 1937 in Avon Park, FL to Roger and Roxie (Hill) Newsome. Gene was a lifelong resident of Avon Park and served in the United States Coast Guard as a Chief Boatswain’s Mate. He was a member of Avon Park Lakes Baptist Church. He is survived by his Children- Kelly (Terry) Stoneman of Middletown, DE; Rose Haley of Avon Park, FL; Micah (Hope) Newsome of Mobile, AL; Gary Newsome of Avon Park, FL; Sister - Holly Crawford of Avon Park, FL; 11 Grandchildren; several Great Grandchildren and many more “adopted” family that called him “Pop”. Gene was preceded by his Wife - Phyllis J. Newsome; Daughter - Mary Newsome Cook and Brother - Wayne Newsome. Memorial services will be held Friday, November 15, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Avon Park Lakes Baptist Church with family receiving friends beginning at 10:00 a.m.  In lieu of flowers, the family wishes memorial contributions be made in Gene’s name to Avon Park Lakes Baptist Church, 2600 N. Highlands Blvd, Avon Park, FL. 33825 or Good Shepherd Hospice, 111 Hammock Road, Sebring, FL 33870