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D O McComb and Sons - Lakeside Park
1140 Lake Ave
Fort Wayne,
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“June and family, We often sit and talk about our old buddies from the Fort and June and Dons names always comes up. So sorry to hear about Don, we...Read More »
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“Tom, Jeff and Family--My condolences on the passing of your father, grandfather.
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2 of 6 | Posted by: Kevin Sark - Fort Wayne, IN
“Cindy,Mike,Elaine and David: I wish I could be there. I am there in spirit. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of your family. Love,...Read More »
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3 of 6 | Posted by: Heidi Connors - Lutz, FL
“Cindy and Mike, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Brian and Kim Burdick
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4 of 6 | Posted by: Brian and Kim Burdick - Leo, IN
“buck was a ggod friend who delivered goods to our shop,(deluxe glass).he will be dearly missed.
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5 of 6 | Posted by: norm cromwell - huntertown, IN
“My love and prayers are with all of you. I'm sure Don is in a better place now.
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6 of 6 | Posted by: Katie Batty - Ft Wayne, IN
Donald "Buck" Newman, 84, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2009 at Parkview North Hospital in Fort Wayne. Born in Wolcottville, he graduated from Wolcottville High School in 1943, was a US Navy World War II Veteran. He was a truck driver with Smith Transfer Co. for 39 years, retiring in 1986. He was an avid woodworker and used this knowledge while working at Sears in the tool department for 13 years. He was also an auctioneer for various local companies during the 1980's. He is survived by his wife, Doris June Newman of Fort Wayne; children, Pamala (Michael) Fox of Angola, Thomas A. (Linda) Newman, and Cindy (Mike) Trueblood both of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Adam, Nick and Jeff Newman, Heidi Newman Ridenour, Jennifer and Daniel Fox, Elaine and George Trueblood; 4 great-grandchildren; sister, June (Don) Clark of Fort Wayne; and brother, Richard (Marge) Newman of Kendallville. Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Minor A. and Hazel I. Newman; brothers, William Franklin Newman, and Robert Newman; and sister, Mary Badger. Service is 11 a.m. Friday at D.O. McComb and Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Road with Pastor Rochelle officiating. Calling from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at funeral home. Burial in Covington Memorial Gardens with military honors by American Legion 241. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. To sign the online guest book, go to www.mccombandsons.com
