John “Johnny” Everett Newsome, Sr.

Mr. John “Johnny” Everett Newsome, Sr., of Concord, passed away Monday, October 17, 2022 at his son’s home surrounded by his family.

Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Friday at Harmony United Methodist Church officiated by Rev. Thad Brown. The family will receive friends beginning at 1:30 PM in the church sanctuary. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.

Johnny was born February 27, 1925 in Concord to the late Fred and Gladys Brown Newsome. He was also preceded in death by his wife Jean Whitaker Newsome, who was the “love of his life”. Johnny retired from Cannon Mills Plant # 15 as a shop foreman. He was an active member of Harmony UMC where he did almost everything. Johnny will be remembered as “the best dad and granddad ever”.

Johnny is survived by son John Newsome, Jr. and wife Lisa, daughters Lori Linker and husband Jimmy, and Lisa Smith and husband Naylor, all of Concord; grandchildren Jamison Newsome and wife Laura, Heather Newsome, Ian Smith and wife Maeghan, Dakota Smith and wife Alora; 9 great grandchildren; special niece Susanne Parrott, and canine companion Heidi.

Memorials may be made to Harmony UMC, 101 White St. NW, Concord, NC 28027.