Duane Newman Obituary

Duane Darron Newman
7/17/1960 - 01/09/2026
Duane Darron Newman was born on July 17, 1960, to Frank Vernon Newman Sr. and Clarice Marlene Newman at Scott & White Memorial hospital in Temple, TX. Duane was baptized at an early age at Kell Branch Methodist church by Rev. Rucker, he was an active member of the youth choir as well as the Boy scouts of America and National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. He started working at a young age through Manpower, up until he graduated from Belton High School in 1979, after graduation he attend college at TSTI majoring in business management.
Duane married Cheryl Cotton in Austin, TX, under this union two children were born, Ashley Newman & Davon Newman.
He was preceded in death by his father Frank Vernon Newman, sister Shery Lynn Newman, brother's Reginald Darron Newman Sr., Tyrone Vincent Newman, a nephew Jacque Lavon Greene and a niece Terri Lee Newman.
He is survived by his two children, Ashley & Davon, his mother Clarice Moore Grantt Fort Worth Tx; brother Frank Vernon Newman Jr. San Antonio Tx, sister's Rhonda Newman Fort Worth Tx, Laquisha Newman Suarez Troy Tx, Jarvis Lewis Troy Tx, Kimberly Lewis Waco Tx, a niece Shayla Greene Hurst Tx, a nephew William Greene Arlington Tx;a niece Frances Newman and a nephew Michael Newman and a host of relatives and friends.
Duane was an active member at Oak Harbor SDA church and most recently baptized 11/16/2019. Duane cherished his family and friends; he was active and helpful with the community. He had a passion for cooking and worked at various facilities. His most recent employment was at New Leaf in Oak Harbor, WA, he was considered a valued employee.
Duane Newman was a kind soul, who loved to laugh and enjoy life. He will forever be missed.