Mitchell Allen “Mitch” Newcome, 85, of Masontown, W.Va., passed away at home on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
He was born in Grafton on Sept. 6, 1938, a son of the late Wilbur Seymour and Mary (Emerson) Newcome.
He was a 1956 graduate of Newburg High School where he played baseball and basketball. Mitch proudly served his country in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper, which he enjoyed. He was a manager for 40 years at Sanders Floor Covering. He was a hard worker, enjoyed building furniture, cutting firewood and took great pride in his home and everything he accomplished. He enjoyed travelling and taking “the road less travelled” with his wife, Linda.
Mitch is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Linda Eileen Newcome; one son, Michael Emerson Newcome and wife, Sherry, of Masontown, W.Va.; one daughter, Renee Davis and husband, Phillip, of Arthurdale; one sister, Glenna Ruth Calvert, of Newburg; five grandchildren, Mitchell and Jessica Newcome, Evan, Abigail Grace and Adam Davis.
In addition to his parents, Mitch is preceded in death by a daughter, Kathy Camp; brother, Jack Richard Newcome; and a sister, Janet Rose Newcome.
Friends may call at the Field Funeral Home in Masontown, W.Va. from 4 p.m. on Monday, June 10 until the memorial service at 5:30 p.m. with Pastor Casper Dalton officiating.
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