GREENVILLE – James Russell Newman, 72, of Greenville, died Monday, July 28, 2025 at 4:05PM at Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital in Greenville. Mr. Newman was born May 29, 1953 in Louisville, KY. He worked as a Material Handler for Goodyear in Madisonville. He enjoyed hot rods, drag racing, and old cars. He was a member of Second Baptist Church in Greenville and was very involved in his church. He enjoyed attending the Locke Sunday School class. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren, and watching them participate in sports, Tae Kwon Do, and Motor Cross. He was a huge fan of his grandchildren, no matter what they were involved in. He was preceded in death by his sister, Jo Ann Mattingly; father, Joseph B. Newman, Jr.; and mother, Anna L. Newman.

He is survived by his children, Christopher Alan (Brandie) Newman, Susan C. (Shane) Newman, and Eric (Megan) Newman; grandchildren, Terry Phelps, Brenton Newman, Jonathan “Gomer” Nolen, Fallynn Newman-Hunt, Alistyr Newman, Wyatt Newman, Aryzona Newman, and Christopher “Kayne” Newman; great-grandchildren, Christian Vaeth, Ryleigh Phelps; brother, Wayne Newman; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral services will be Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 12PM at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City with Bro. Bob Thurman officiating. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5-8PM at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com. Expressions of Sympathy may take the form of contributions to James Russell Newman Memorial Fund, c/o Tucker Funeral Home, P.O. Box 548, Central City, KY 42330 or online at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.