Eddie New

Mr. Noah Edward(Eddie) New, 95, of Mexia passed away Saturday, April 24, 2010 in Mexia. Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at 11 AM in the Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. James Hooper and Mr. Neil Bond officiating. Burial will follow in the Shiloh cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 pm at the funeral home. Mr. New was born July 19, 1914 in Shiloh to Daniel Elijah and Zina Mae Terry New. Eddie as he was known to everyone was a kind and jovial man who enjoyed serving those around him. This is evident by the way he served his country, community and church. He served on the Mexia State School Volunteer Council, the City of Mexia as city commissioner and Mayor Pro Tem, the Heart of Texas Council of Governments, Scout Master for the Boy Scouts. He was a longtime member of the Mexia Lions club, having served on the Board of Directors, Lion tamer and was awarded Lion of the year in 1993. Also in 1993, he was recognized by the State Senate for his contributions to his community and volunteer service. Mr. New owned and operated Eddie New Grocery in Mexia for 35 years and was also a longtime Rancher. He was a faithful member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Mexia. He served as a Deacon, Sunday School teacher and treasurer. He also served his country as a Shipfitter 3rd class aboard the USS Walker - DD517, in the Navy in World War II. Eddie married Tommie V. Bradford, July, 8, 1939 in Mexia He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers and sisters, Vester New, Ila Masters,Charlie New, Rosco New and Bill New Survivors include his wife, Tommie New of Mexia, Sons, Noah E. New, Jr. and wife Claudia (Moss) New of DeSoto and Timothy Ben New and wife Jeane (Rodgers) New of Effinghan, SC. Grandchildren, Courtney (New) Hartnett and husband Chris of New Braunfels, Tabetha (New) Wilson and husband Brian of Mechanicsville, VA, Tiffany (New) Courtney and husband Haynes of Mebane, NC, and Kristina (New) Nichols and husband David of Timmonsville, SC, Great Grandchildren, Logan Wilson, Ashley Wilson, Cassie Wilson, Ryley Nichols, Chandler Hartnett, Cameron Hartnett and Jack Hartnett. He is also survived by his sisters, Alta Beene of Mexia, Jo Nell Stem of Marlin and Mary Bond of Mexia. Pallbearers will be Jack Beene, Don Beene, Dan Beene, Jerry New, David Nichols and Chris Hartnett. The Mexia Lions Club will serve as honorary pallbearers.