Brother Gordon Lee Newsome Sr.

Gordon Lee Newsome Sr., age 76, of Jackson, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his home on October 29, 2025. He was born on September 22, 1949, in Somerville, Tennessee, to the late Joe and Elizabeth Newsome of Bolivar. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, minister, and friend to all who knew him. Affectionately known as "Pal" since childhood, he truly never met a stranger and carried a warm and humble spirit that touched everyone he encountered. His humility and kindness reflected his deep faith and lifelong commitment to serving others. He attended Bethlehem Elementary School in Bolivar and graduated from Bolivar Central High School in 1970. He went on to earn an Associate of Arts degree from Freed-Hardeman University in 1972 and a Bachelor of Science degree from the same institution in 1976. He began preaching in October 1971, answering a lifelong calling to serve God and his community. He spent two years as a missionary in the Ivory Coast, French West Africa, studying French in Paris and at the University of Abidjan. He later returned to Africa in 1976 to campaign for Christ. Over the years, he worked with several congregations before serving faithfully for 30 years as a ministering evangelist at the East Jackson Church of Christ. In addition to his ministry, Gordon dedicated his life to helping others through his work with adults with special needs at the Western Mental Health Institute, the Nat T. Winston Developmental Center, the Hardeman County Developmental Center, and the Arlington Developmental Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe Sr. and Elizabeth Newsome, and three brothers, James Newsome, Joe Newsome Jr., and Randy Newsome. He is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Mary J. Newsome; his sons, Gordon Newsome Jr., Brent Newsome (Giduka), and Joshua Newsome; his stepmother, Rhoda Newsome; his sisters and brothers Dorothy Greene (Robert), Charles Newsome, Robert Newsome (Eloise), Dennis Newsome (Deborah), Don Newsome, Michael Newsome (Delois), Tina Newsome, and Lois Harris (Fredell); ten grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. . Gordon's life was one of faith, humility, service, and love. He touched countless lives through his ministry and compassion, leaving behind a lasting legacy of devotion to God and to the people he so faithfully served. "Well done, good and faithful servant….. enter thou into the joy of thy Lord." — Matthew 25:21

Brother Gordon Lee Newsome Sr.

September 22, 1949 - October 29, 2025