John Arthur Newman, 94, of Hollywood, MD died April 21, 2010 at home. He was born February 5, 1916 in Knoxville, TN and lived in Maryville, TN before moving to MD.

Before retirement, John was a machinist for Alcoa Aluminum Company and was a member of the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Tennessee. He became a Christian at an early age and was an active deacon for over 56 years. He was a former member of First Baptist of Maryville and Wildwood Baptist Churches in TN. Having moved late in life to MD, he became a member of Leonardtown Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife of almost 69 years, Nellie C. Johnson Newman, currently of Hollywood, MD., son Jerry (Faye) Newman of Chesapeake,VA, daughter Jennie (Jay) Page of Hollywood, MD, grandchildren Kimberly (Christopher) Mann, John (Tracey) Page, Kristopher (Alicia) Newman, and Jennifer (Joey) Kreller and 7 great grandchildren as well as several beloved nieces and nephews.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver and Mary Newman and his siblings, Ruth Newman, Paul Newman, Margaret Lawhorn, Bruce Newman and Oliver Newman, Jr., and grandson, Jason Newman Page.

The family will receive friends on Friday, April 23, 2010 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Leonardtown Baptist Church, Leonardtown, MD where a funeral service will follow at 12:00 PM. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers: John Page, Kristopher Newman, Christopher Mann, Joey Kreller, Christopher Plummer and Michael Page.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Services provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.