John Darrell Newnam, Sr.

John Darrell Newnam Sr was born to Otho and Stella on August 31, 1944 and departed this life November 11,2020. John attended school in Bethel Grove and then Davenport where he graduated in 1963. John went on to attend Oklahoma State University in Stillwater and UCO in Edmond. John married Carolyn Sanders on February 1, 1965 and they resided on a farm in Kendrick where they raised their three children. John sold cars for many years in the Oklahoma City area and everyone knew him as “Farmer John”. He was always ready with a huge smile, a good laugh and a cup of coffee. John enjoyed spending time outdoors in his large garden as well as caring for his cattle and constantly fixing small engines and other things he found laying around. John was always eager for assistance in the garden and if prompted would plant just about anything one could ask for. He also enjoyed the time he spent working with his son Brian at his insurance agency. John had many loyal customers that only he could care for. He would often pay for customers' startup insurance fees if they didn’t have the funds and he was known to roam many miles in Arkansas assisting families with their insurance needs. John’s love for his children and family was immense as was his love and devotion to Carolyn. John was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, two brothers and one great granddaughter. John is survived by his wife Carolyn Sanders Newnam of Stroud, Two sisters, Mary Jo Taylor and Husband Roy Taylor of Sparks, Sarah Wright and Husband Charles of Sparks. Daughter Suzanne and Husband Michael Smith of Stroud, Son John and Wife Sheana of Stroud, and son Brian and wife Anje of Tulsa Ok. 8 grandchildren: Megan Throne, Paige Smith, Garett Smith, Lacy Long, Stedman Newnam, Raigan Newnam, Collyn Newnam and Ellyeott Newnam and 8 great grandchildren: Alex Throne, Max Throne, Savannah Throne, Oakley Long, Harlow Long, Kent Pack, Laney Pack and Lillyann Pack. Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 10:00 am at the White Dove Cemetery in Sparks, OK. Condolences may be offered online at www.parksbrothers.net. Care Services are provided by Parks Brothers Funeral Service in Stroud, OK. The family invites you to view photos at: https://photos.app.goo.gl/LdxPborWLkAbWLwJA