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Submitted: 1/8/13 • Approved: 12/22/20 • Last Updated: 12/25/20 • R808219-G0-S3
SERGEANT US Army Air Forces
World War II
April 18, 1919 - December 24, 2010
*Obituary
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
Clinton, Arkansas
Ralph D Newland 91, of Clinton, Arkansas passed away Friday, December 24, 2010 at Ozark Health Nursing Center Clinton, Arkansas. He was born April 18, 1919 and lived most of his life on the farm his grandmother homesteaded at Dennard Arkansas. He was the son of Clyde L and Minnie Lee. (Middleton) Newland.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Harry, Robert, and Ras, and a young daughter, DeeAnn.
He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years Ruby Blanche (Gildersleeve) Newland, and four children, Sherrin (Don) Richardson of Clinton, AR; Randy (Karen) Newland of Greenbrier, AR; Danny (Kathy) Newland of Dennard, AR; and Rita (Jerry) McDonald of Greenbrier, AR; six grandchildren, Heather, Josh, Will, Lacey, Wes, and Kristin, ten great-grandchildren, Lathan, Alex, Sydney, Sam, Dixie, Shelby Lynn, Ace, Finley, Daysie and Weston, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Ralph served in the Air Force and spent most of his life working as an auctioneer. He sold everything from large farm and estate auctions to chickens and junk at noon at the feed store. In addition, he served as both Van Buren County Tax Assessor and Treasurer. He also put in time as a Deputy Sheriff. In his 70's he began a culvert business, Little "R" Tile, and enjoyed making deliveries all over the county. He enjoyed working with cattle, horse racing, boxing, rodeos, and fishing. He was a life-long Democrat and loved politics and working with people. Ralph never met a stranger and always had a story or joke to tell. Most of all he enjoyed making a "trade" or deal. He was widely respected and will be missed by family and friends.
Active Pallbearers: Josh Newland, Will Newland, Wes Newland, Larry Newland, Clayton Whittmore, and Jared Standridge.
Honorary Pallbearers: Wilburn Watts, Bill Henry, Randy Hazelwood, T.P. Hubbard, Robert Bramlett, C L Mackey, Dan Eoff, and D H (Red) Taylor.
Contributed on 1/8/13 by hawkinsdonna
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