Jimmy Newsom

Jimmy Lee Newsom, 80, went home to Heaven, on February 7, 2012. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Friday, February 10, 2012 at Trinity Baptist Church with Dr. Randy Cotton and Rev. Wade Cobb, nephew officiating. The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home.Jimmy was born on Jan. 1, 1932 in Brownfield, Texas. He graduated from Big Spring High School in 1950 and entered the U.S. Air Force, where he served from 1952-1956. In 1953, he married Georgie Harrison, his wife of 58 years. He then attended Howard College. During his life, Jimmy co-owned Newsom-Shaffer Construction, raised cotton, and retired from Fina. He also played an active part in helping the Big Spring community, volunteering with Christmas in April, Meals on Wheels, Festival of Lights, and Keep Big Spring Beautiful. He was awarded the "Paul Harris" award by the Rotary Club, one of the organization's highest honors. Jimmy was also a dedicated member of his church. He served as a deacon at Trinity Baptist Church for 38 years. He also spent many years teaching in the Junior High Sunday School Department. Though he loved and played all sports, he was an avid golfer. He won the Big Spring City Championship several years, and he has 10 hole-in-ones on record. He had many golf friends, and he often played with his family.Survivors include his wife, Georgie Newsom of Big Spring; his daughter, Tammy DePauw and husband, Jim DePauw, of Big Spring; his son, Jimmy Newsom, Jr. and wife, Irene Newsom, of Big Spring; three granddaughters, Alex Newsom of Lubbock, Regan Newsom of Lubbock, and Darby DePauw of Big Spring; three sisters, Nancy Phernetton and husband, Gus Phernetton, of Big Spring, Pennie Leimire and husband, Clay Leimire, of North Highland, California, Marilyn Grigg and husband, Walter Grigg, of Houston; three brothers, Bob Newsom and wife, Donna Newsom, of Midland, Donald Newsom and wife, Kay Newsom, of Amarillo, and Tommy Newsom and wife, Sherry Newsom, of Big Spring; four step-grandchildren, Branden Halfmann of Ballinger, Katelin Steadman of Midland, Callie Williams of Big Spring and Tara Williams of Abilene; and finally by many cousins, nieces, and nephews.Welcoming him to Heaven will be his parents, Evelyn and R.L. Newsom; brother, Kenneth Newsom; sister, Juanita Adams and her husband, Bill Adams; and granddaughter, Dorre DePauw.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Trinity Baptist Church Mission Fund, PO Box 1448, Big Spring, Tx, 79721 or to a charity of your choice.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,