John McNew

John Arthur McNew, 59, lost his fight with cancer on October 11, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center. A memorial service will be 6 p.m., Monday, October 15, 2012, at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street, with a visitation one hour prior.

Born October 21, 1952, John was the son of Frank and Ruth McNew. He worked as a union brick layer all of his life and was a member of the Brick Layers and Allied Craftsmen Local #3 of Iowa. He loved to cook, and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and pickin’ and grinnin’. He especially loved spending time with his family.

John is survived by his wife of 41 years, Becky; daughter, Kristy (Jason) Hyde; sons, J.P. (Heather) and Frank (Randie) McNew; 19 grandchildren; 2 great-granddaughters; mother, Ruth McNew; and siblings, Gary (Charlene) McNew, Sheryl (Donnie) Harding, and Joel (Ruth) McNew. John was preceded in death by his father, Frank; son, J.D. Moore; brothers, Lonnie and Steve; and sister, Bonnie.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.

Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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