Horace Broughton Newberry

Horace Broughton Newberry, age 78, died peacefully, and unexpectedly, at his home in Richmond Hill, GA on June 6, 2005 with his wife of 60 years at his side. The lifelong residents of Donalsonville, except for a period of approximately 15 years when they had lived in South FL, had relocated to Richmond Hill 9 years ago to be near their daughters. Graveside services will be Friday, June 10, at Friendship Cemetery in Donalsonville, GA at 2:00 PM. with Rev. Kirk Loyless officiating. Horace was employed for many years in the grocery business, however his life's passion was square dancing. He brought more than 35 years of joy and laughter to many of all ages who enrolled in his various Square Dance Clubs. He taught Square Dancing for years at the Chipola Junior College. His daughters loved to hear him tell the story that "not many without more than a 6th grade eduction had ever taught at college level". He was a featured caller at state and national conventions. Horace was a veteran of the United States Navy during WW II. In 2003, he was acknowledged by the Labelle, FL Masonic Lodge for 50 years of membership, He was an invited Square Dance Caller at several functions during the grassroots election of President Jimmy Carter. He was also a member of Friendship United Methodist in Donalsonville, GA. He will be most remembered as husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. His most often response to "how are you?" He would reply, "Tip Top" Many said of him, "he never met a stranger". He is survived by his wife, Betty Jo Spooner Newberry, daughters, Glenda Weed and husband Joe; Janet Erickson and husband Eric. Five grandchildren and four great grandchildren also survive. Honorary Pallbearers will be Joseph Dunning Weed, Jr., Theodore Woodrow Erickson, Jr., Joseph Dunning Weed, III, Jonathan Patrick King, Theodore "Ted" Newberry, and Weyman "Buck" Buckalter. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be send to the Veterans Outpatient Clinic, 325 West Montgomery Cross Roads, Savannah, GA 31406. The money will be funded for those veterans who cannot afford transportation to the clinic for medical services. Evans-Skipper Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.