Herman Lloyd Newman passed away from this life on July 26,
2024, at the age of 79, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Herman was born
on August 2, 1944, in Leslie, Arkansas, the son of Fred and
Eva Leona (Fox) Newman. Herman grew up and attended school
in Leslie, Arkansas, where he graduated high school.
Following high school, Herman joined the United States Army
in 1961 and served 7 years, 5 months until he was honorably
discharged. The family moved to Sperry, Oklahoma, before
moving to Terlton, Oklahoma, in 1977. Herman then joined the
United States Army Reserve where he served for 16 years and
10 months. Herman also served the Oklahoma National Guard
for 4 years and 9 months until he finally retired from
service in 2001.
When he retired, Herman was awarded the Meritorious Service
Metal by the 45th Infantry Brigade, the 7th Infantry
Division and the United States Army. The Adjutant General Cortright stated “SFC Newman has consistently set the
standard for all non-commissioned officers to follow. He is
the last of a breed and his service should serve as an
example for future NCO’s to follow. His actions have been
selfless and reflect great credit upon himself, the 45th
Infantry Brigade, the 7th Infantry Division and the United
States Army.”.
The survivors are his wife of 56 years, Jacanette of the
home; two daughters, Angelic Armstrong and husband Larry of
Skiatook, Oklahoma; Crystal Olivia and her husband Michael
of Terlton, Oklahoma: three siblings Audry Faye Fox of
Fayetteville, Arkansas, Annie Mae Anderson of Oldfield,
Missouri, Willie Newman of Oologah, Oklahoma: grandchildren
TJ Flager, Tony Olivia, Jacob Ent, Robert Ent, Riley
Armstrong, Reese Armstrong: great grandchildren Paisley
Flager, Jasper Flager, Lawson Ent, Eris Ent, Logan Olivia
and a host of other relatives and friends.
Herman was
preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Eva Newman, and
siblings Bill Newman, Hobart Newman, Ray Newman, Alfred
Newman, Burl Newman, Pearl Newman, and Sherman Newman.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 31,
2024, at the Terlton First Baptist Church.
Burial will be
held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 1, 2024, in the Hanna
Cemetery. Chapman-Black Funeral Home will handle the
arrangements.
Friends and family may visit an online guest
book and memorial page for Herman at www.chapman-black.com.
