of Hudson, FL
February 10, 2017
NEWBY, William Arthur ''Bill'' Jr., 63, of Hudson, FL, passed away Friday, February 10, 2017. He was born in Holly Grove, Arkansas and moved to Florida from Memphis, Tennessee in 2008. Bill served in the US Army and was a School Teacher and Owner of a printing company. He had a passion for sports and was an avid Razorback, Yankees, Giants, and Lakers fan. He enjoyed reading books, taking care of his cats, and watching shows on the History Channel.
Bill is survived by his wife of 20 years, Joyce; four children, William Newby III (Erin), Kelly Hammonds (Jayson), William Cook (Colleen), Kimberly Nay (Steven); and thirteen grandchildren.
A graveside service for Bill Newby will be held at 2:30 p.m., Friday, February 17, 2017 at Shady Grove Cemetery in Clarendon. Visitation will be prior to the service from 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Brother Adam Rowland will officiate.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571.