ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: NEWCOMB, JAMES H., SR.

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Honaker Funeral Home, Sdlidell, La.

Died: Sunday, January 1, 2017

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NEWCOMB, JAMES H., SR.
April 7, 1927  -  January 1, 2017

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James H. Newcomb Sr., 89, a longtime resident of New Iberia, LA, passed away on 
Sunday, January 1, 2017, in Slidell, Louisiana. 

He is survived by his wife Ruby Pace Newcomb; four children: David Newcomb, Dr. 
James Newcomb (wife Joan), Jay Newcomb (wife Peggy), Douglas Newcomb (wife 
Gretchen); special nephew: Jimmy Pace; one sister: Bobbie Boutwell; one brother 
Gene Newcomb; twelve grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; nieces, 
nephews, and other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Howard and Nellie Newcomb; seven 
siblings: Audell Farmer, Elaine Perry, Mary Lee Hayes, John Newcomb, Dick 
Newcomb, Robert Newcomb, and Fred Newcomb.

Mr. Newcomb was a native of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, a U.S. Navy World War II 
veteran, and resided in New Iberia for over 30 years where he retired from M.A. 
Patout Sugar Industries before moving to Slidell in 2016.

He was an active member of the American Legion in Lydia, and was Past Master of 
Franklin Lodge F&AM no.57 in Franklin, a member of Aurora Lodge F&AM no.193 in 
New Iberia, and Jeanerette Lodge F&AM no. 255.

Mr. Newcomb was also a member of a coffee club at a local restaurant every 
Wednesday morning with fellow veterans in New Iberia.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral.
Funeral Services with Masonic Services will be held at HONAKER FUNERAL HOME, 
1751 GAUSE Blvd. WEST (IN FOREST LAWN CEMETERY), Slidell, LA, on Thursday, 
January 5, 2017 at 11:00 A.M.

Friends may visit at the funeral home on Thursday beginning at 9:00am.

Burial, with military honors, will be in Hillcrest Cemetery in Petal, 
Mississippi.

Memorial Gifts may be made to St. Jude Childrens Hospital, Notre Dame Hospice, 
or Grace Memorial Baptist Church in Slidell.

U.S. Navy
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