Mannon C.

Newman

Mannon C. Newman, age 80, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 16th 2020 surrounded by loved ones in his home.

Mannon was born on October 23rd 1940 in Lovington, New Mexico. Mannon graduated Sweetwater High school in 1959, He then attended Texas A&M where he received a teaching certificate in 1972. Mannon worked as a build and trades teacher for 3 years in Lamesa, a general construction teacher for 10 years in Coahoma. While teaching in Coahoma Mannon also drove the school bus. Mannon then continued driving a school bus for Sweetwater ISD upon his return to Sweetwater in 1985. During his teaching career Mannon also specialized in helping troubled youth. Mannon was a jack of all trades, however he specialized in construction. Mannon was married to the love of his life Nettie Ruth Davis, January 2nd 1960.

Mannon was preceded in death by his parents Ernest and Mary Newman, Wife Nettie Ruth Davis, sisters (Glenna, Rita, Helen and Elwanda) brothers (Wayne, Frank, Charles and Junior) and great grand daughter NaZarie ReyLanne MaRie. Mannon is survived by daughters Leanne Young and husband Ronnie of Sweetwater, Nancy Soto and husband Ralph of Midland. Grandchildren Jamie Allred and wife Sue, Amanda Schmidt, Jacob Young and wife Desirae, Ashley Diggs and husband Michael and George Regalado. Great grandchildren Matthew, Valorie, Jakobee, James, Tiffannie, Rhylan, Kai and future baby girl Aspyn. Great great grandchild Mia. Adopted daughter Joyce Carpenter.

This gentle, loving, caring and wonderful man has left a permanent mark etched on our hearts and will be deeply missed.

Family visitation will be from 3-5pm on Sunday, December 20th. The celebration of life will begin at 10 am on Monday, December 21st at McCoy Chapel of Memories and will be officiated by family friend Javier Franco, following with a graveside service at Sweetwater Cemetery.