 West Hill Cemetery Sherman, Texas   Ronald "Pete" Newell passed away at his home in Sherman, Texas on August 22, 2019 at the age of 85. Pete was born September 28, 1933 in Gladewater, Texas to Ernest Acton Newell and Floy Elizabeth Linton Newell. Pete married Clevie Richards in Edhube, Texas on February 19, 1955; and they soon had 3 daughters and began a family legacy that Pete remained very proud of. His steadfast faith and value of family and loyalty was instilled in the generations that followed. Pete is survived by his wife of 64 years, Clevie Richards Newell of Sherman; 3 daughters, Rhonda and husband, Nick Davis, of Sherman; Carolyn and husband, Mike Konkle, of Colleyville; and Mary and husband, Sheldon Patton, of Sherman. He is also survived by grandchildren, Trey Davis, Ashley and Chase Butler, Hayley Davis, Trent and Ashely Konkle, Emley Patton, Whitney and Andrew Ramirez, Kyle and Lindsay Konkle; 5 great-grandchildren, Claire and Sadie Konkle; and Jack, Truett and Elizabeth Butler; as well as many nieces, nephews, and lots of loving friends. He is preceded in death by his parents; 4 sisters; and 3 brothers. Peter graduated from Texas A&M Commerce with a degree in Agriculture Science and was involved in the ROTC program. Following college, Pete became a 1st Lieutenant in the United States Air Force and served as a Captain in the Air Force Reserves. After the Air Force, he joined the banking industry and eventually retired from Austin College. He was a faithful member of Harvest Time Assembly of God, where he joyfully served until his health prevented it. Pete was an avid fisherman, even serving as President of Texoma Bass Club and we are sure he has already found the best fishing spot in Heaven. He was also a talented craftsman and woodworker. He joined his 3 creative daughters in business and traveled around the country selling their wares. He was blessed with 7 grandchildren who adored him and affectionaately called him "Daddy Pete," a nickname soon adopted by many others. His mischievous spirit was contagious, and he was a world-class "aggravator." Funeral services were held at Harvest Time Assembly of God in Sherman, Texas, on Monday morning, August 26, 2019. Interment followed at West Hill Cemetery in Sherman. Pallbearers were Trey Davis, Trent Konkle, Chast Butler Andrew Ramirez and Craig Richards. West Hill Cemetery Elaine Nall Bay ©2019 If you find any of Grayson County TXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |