John Newman

John David Newman grew his angel wings and went in glory to heaven on August 3rd, 2012 at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Hospital in Houston, Texas. John David was born on March 10th, 1970 to James and Susan Eldridge Newman in Savannah, Georgia. He graduated from Gregory Portland High School, Class of 1988. He attended Hinds Jr. College in Clinton, Mississippi the Class of 1990. He joined the Navy and graduated from the Class of 1994 in NATTC in Pensacola, Florida in Aviation Electronics. He was then stationed at the Whidby Island Naval Air Station in Oak Harbor, Washington. While stationed there, his Commander realized how talented he was in cooking up some real Texas Bar-B-Que and able to organize and cook for many. He was put in charge of the food served for the 1996 NAS Whidbey Island Sea"n" Fest Air Show Chalet Line . He was commended for his unselfish support and service that benefited the many families who enjoyed the many Sea''n'' Sky festival events. He was also commended for his outstanding performance and efforts during the Skagit River flood that resulted in saving the water treatment plant that supplied water to Anacortes, Oak Harbor, and the Naval Air Station. At the time of his passing, he was employed by the Michael E. DeBakey VA Hospital in Houston, Texas. John David was blessed by having two loving families. He was also blessed to have two Dad''s that loved him very deeply. John David is survived by his Mother and Stepdad, Susan and Daniel Stavinoha of Brenham, his Dad and Stepmother, James and Susan Newman of Clinton, Mississippi. He leaves his sister Randa Allie…who he thought "hung the moon" and George Allie..the "bestest brother-in-law" in the world. He leaves Awesome Austin, Terrific Taylor, Handsome Hunter Bear and Precious Presli, of Brenham, Texas. He leaves his Forever "You ain''t heavy, you''re my brother", Jesse Newman and his wife, "Sweetest sister-in-law", Heather and Bailey Boo and Joshua , whose kind hearts helped make his life so good, of League City, Texas. He leaves his brother, Dr. Aaron D. Stavinoha, with the healing hands and his wife, Kerry and their four "All American" sons, Jack, Diego, Rocky and Ferris of California. He leaves his "very smart" brother, Jason Stavinoha and his wife, Christi and their three sweet boys, Josh, Alex and Collin, of Humble, Texas. He leaves his little brother who he had his arms around all the time, Jeremy Stavinoha, of Portland, Oregon. He had his Mississippi family….he leaves his beautiful sister, Jamie and her husband Josh Christian, and their Baby girl, Charlotte of Jackson, Mississippi. He leaves his unique sister, Katie and her husband, Billie Lord and their sweet children, Reagan and Travis of Clinton, Mississippi. He leaves his Mamaw Hemphill of Clinton, Mississippi who he cherished. He leaves his Aunt, Becky Bade who resides in San Antonio, Texas, his Aunt Becky was a treasure to him and one of his biggest fans. He leaves his Uncle, Joe Miller Eldridge and his wife, Aunt Paula….his Uncle Bub has always been a large part of his life, and his cousins, Joseph and Jenny Eldridge of Boling, Texas. Preceeding him in death were his Mimi and Boompa, Joe and Jerry Eldridge of Boling, Texas, together they were all a Mutual Admiration Society, each adoring each other. His grandfather, Willard Newman of Clinton, Mississippi, who died before he could get to know him. John David leaves a trail of friends that he has known throughout his life…he was a very loyal kind of friend and was very loyal to the "old and new" ones. Many will remember his sweet heart and his loving ways. Many will remember there always seemed to be a "party" wherever he was. His fondest and happiest memories were of his friends in High School and Spring Break at Port Aransas, Texas. He was a "man''s kind of man" and football, hunting and fishing were close to his heart. If anyone knew John David for even a short time, they would know he loved to give. In lieu of flowers we are asking that a donation in his name be given to Bay Area Recovery Center. He was "restored" there in the past and is still remembered by many that work there. The Center is funded by private donations to guard their Christian Faith based teachings in their efforts in treating men and women with alcoholism. He would want this for if he could just help one person then his death would not be in vain. Please send donations to: Bay Area Recovery Center, 4316 Washington St., Dickinson, TX. 77539. A Memorial Service to celebrate his life will be at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home , on Saturday, August 11th , at 11:00 located at 1306 West Main, Brenham. A Reception/Gathering of family and friends will be at the Elks Lodge following the service, located at 400 E. Germania St., Brenham. To post a tribute to the family visit www.memorialoakschapel.com.