Paul Edward Newberry

November 12, 1953 - April 25, 2020

Paul Edward Newberry, 66, of Vernon, Texas, passed away on April 25, 2020 in Vernon, Texas with family by his side. He was born on November 12, 1953 to Z.G. and Dora Mae (West) Newberry in Sayre, Oklahoma. Paul grew up and attended school in Dimmitt, Texas. Paul met the love of his life Rita Gilley and they were married on November 15, 1974 in Hobart, Oklahoma. They were happily married for 45 years. His mechanic career consisted of working for John Deere and he later retired from the City of Vernon. He was a member of The Vernon Bass Club, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending his time with family. Survivors include his wife Rita of the home 5 Children: Holly Ward and husband Josh, Vernon, Texas Heather Ham and husband Chad, Vernon, Texas Leon Newberry and wife Candace, Vernon, Texas Brenda Haseloff and husband Doug, Vernon, Texas Barbara Newberry, Vernon, Texas 11 Grandchildren: Ashley Ham, Madeline Ham, Ethan Newberry, Kala Philippi , Shannon Philippi, Sarah Allen, Jeffery Haseloff, Cheyenne Clark, Alexis Garcia, Alyssa Garcia, Christina Garcia 1 Great Grandchild: Delilah Wiest 2 Sisters: Virginia Fielder, Altus, Oklahoma Vida Newberry, Milton, Flordia 1 Brother: Preston Newberry, West Virginia Preceded in death by his parents and 1 brother, Gerald Newberry Graveside Service: 2:00p.m., Wednesday, April 29, 2020 Sayre-Doxey Cemetery, Sayre, OK