Leonard Joseph Newman Jr. was born on October 30, 1942 in New Orleans, LA and was the only child of Leonard J. Newman and Dorothy Rose Milanes Newman. He was reared in the Catholic faith and served as an altar boy. Leonard received his educational foundation in both the Catholic and Public-School Systems in New Orleans to include St. Augustine High School. At an early age, he joined the U.S. Army and was most proud of his service as an 82nd Airborne Ranger. Upon his return to civilian life, he initially became a master welder and was employed by various shipyards in New Orleans, LA. He later completed his education at Delgado College in New Orleans, LA in Computer Technology. He continued his career with Honeywell Information Systems in Boston, MA, Computerlog, Inc. in Fort Worth, TX, Mentor Inc. in Irving, TX, and the DFW Airport Board in Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX. During these years, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, competitive horseback trail riding and breeding horses with his children and grandchildren. After retirement, he enjoyed swimming, walking, listening to music and continuing his cross-country road trips. He also enjoyed hosting crawfish and crab boils with family and friends. Leonard was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard J Newman and his son, Michael Breaud. On Tuesday, June 29, 2021, Leonard entered eternal rest after a brief illness in Arlington, TX. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife, Zona of 51 years, his children, Dawn Newman Morgan and Leonard Newman (Edris); his grandchildren, Wyatt McBride III, Michael Robinson, Myra Robinson, Bria Morgan, Christian Mangrum, Ellery Davis and Logan Newman; his great grandchildren, Brooklyn, Carley, Malaysia, Dwayne, Wyatt IV, Mya and Mia; his two brothers-in-law, Woody Evans (Sandy) and Antonio Evans (Michelle); his nieces, Lynette (Brian), Alicia (Todd), Taleyah and Dakota; his nephews, Perker and Nicholaus (Tierra); and his great nieces and nephew, Alicia, Samirah, Stella and Miles and a host of cousins and friends. Committal Service Friday, July 16, 2021 9:00 am – 9:20 am Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery 2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy Dallas, TX 75211 ⦁ COVID 19 guidelines require masks to be worn on the premises for unvaccinated individuals. Repast Friday, July 16, 2021 10:00 am Damian’s Cajun Soul Café 2001 SE Green Oaks Blvd Suite 190 Arlington, TX 76018 In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in his memory to support the mission of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network at pancan.org. Instructions for making donations online can be found on the website below. https://secure.pancan.org/site/Donation2?df_id=2681&mfc_pref=T&2681.donation=form1 Condolences for the family may be offered at www.lonestarcremation.com.
20 Responses
May Leonard Rest In Peace. Many prayers are sent to Zona and the family.
Always,
Bonnie Young
Eternal rest grant unto Leonard O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace! Amen! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Victoria Phipps. (Mother of Michelle Phipps-Evans)
Leonard, me and my family’s hearts go out to you and your family on your loss of your father – was fortunate to have seen him at your retirement and he is smiling down on you all – Rest in Power
Byron Perkins and family
Eternal rest grant unto Leonard O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace! Amen! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
(Mother of Michelle Phipps-Evans)
Bro Newman, my condolences Team. I can only imagine the pain you feel, but your dad lived a good life so celebrate the good times.
My heartfelt condolences on the loss of Mr. Newman. May our Lord wrap his comforting arms around the entire family. Rest Well Sir
Michael Robinson and Family
I was saddened to hear that Leonard passed away. Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs to you Zona, and the family. Leonard will be missed.
To: The Newman Family
My deepest sympathy and heartfelt thoughts are with your family. Leonard was like family, I’ve known Leonard since I was a little girl. I will always remember his big smile. Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs to the family. Y’all now have an Angel in heaven looking, watching and smiling down on y’all.
Love,
Debra Hall, Angele Hall & Your Lil Brother Teddy Stansberry.
Bro,
So saddened to here of the passing of your Father. He was a great man, I’m so glad I had the privileged of getting knowing him. My condolences to you, your Mother and your family. Crystal and I have you all in our prayers.
Fraternally,
Steve Wright
My deepest condolences and prayers to the Newman family during this very difficult time. May he Rest In Peace.
My condolences to your family. Another angel add to heaven.
Bro. Newman, our deepest sympathy and heartfelt thougths are with you and your family at this very difficult time. We will keep your family in our prayers 🙏.
Bro Newman,
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I wish you and your family all the best during this difficult time.
Fraternally,
Bro Jimmy Archange
I know you are hurting right now my dear friend and it’s ok you and the family will be betterin time. Love you allways!
Sending my condolences 💐 to the family along with hugs and prayers 🙏🏽 .
Leonard and Edris
Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. May you find peace in knowing that your father lived a wonderful life.
Rosslyn Rosser and Lauren Rosser-White
Leonard, me and my family’s hearts go out to you and your family on your loss of your father – was fortunate to have seen him at your retirement and he is smiling down on you all – Rest in Power
Byron Perkins and family
To : The Newman Family-
Although this is a difficult loss, we commit to God’s love and comfort to the family. Our prayers will be constant as you continue to cherish the memory of Leonard.
We love you all.🙏💐
Love and prayers to Zona and family. Rest in peace dear friend. You will be missed.
My condolences and prayers to the family during this difficult time.