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John Wesley Newell

July 25, 1962 — May 21, 2017

JOHN WESLEY NEWELL



Mooreville - John Wesley Newell, 54, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2017, at Greenwood Leflore Hospital. He was born in Red Bay, Alabama on July 25, 1962, to Johnny Olus and Betty Sue Wilemon Newell. John Wesley owned and operated Newell Brother's Plumbing for many years. He was a hard worker and enjoyed his work. He was a good and loyal friend and will be missed by many.



Survivors include his children, Bryan Newell, John Newell (Jessica) and Victoria Gray all of Fulton; grandchildren, Dakodah Kemp, Bentley Gray, Jace Newell and Jonas Newell all of Fulton; and brother, Rickey Newell of Mooreville.



He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny Olus Newell and Betty Sue Thrasher and brother, David Allen Newell.



Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, May 27, 2017, at the Jefferson Street Chapel of W. E. Pegues, Tupelo with visitation from 12 p.m. until service time. Rev. Jackie Gray and Rev. Tim Holsonback will be officiating and graveside services will follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.



Pallbearers will be John Newell, Bryan Newell, Jamy Foster, Jackie Johnson.



Honorary pallbearers will be Rickey Newell.



Expressions of sympathy may be left at www.peguesfuneralhome.com .
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