Funeral services for Afton Curtis Newman Jr., 81, of Goodrich, Texas, will be held Monday, April 6, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in the First United Methodist Church in Goodrich, Texas with Rev. Wade Floyd and Rev. Tommy McManus officiating. Visitation will be held Sunday, April 5, 2015 beginning at 5:00 p.m. in Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.

Mr. Newman was born November 25, 1933 in Enid, Mississippi to parents, Afton Curtis Newman Sr. and Lona Estelle (McCullar) Newman, and passed away April 3, 2015 in Goodrich, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Emma Newman; brother, Walter Newman; and sister, Louise McNulty.

He is survived by his sons, Jerry Newman and Betty Jean of Livingston, Texas, Terry Newman and Cindy of Dickenson, Texas, Mike Newman and Arlene of Austin, Texas, Kenneth Newman and Toni of Goodrich, Texas, Randy Newman and Pam of Goodrich, Texas; daughters, Judy Kennon and Rick of Center, Texas, Linda Newman of Goodrich, Texas; grandchildren, Dawn, Shaun, Tera, James, Sarah, Bernette, Andy, Elvis, Kim, Kimberly, Steven, Randy Jr., Haley, Evan, John, Lydia, Matther; a host of great grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends.

Honorary Pallbearers: Matthew Boyd, Randy Newman Jr., James Newman, Andy Newman, Lane Banville, Evan Newman, John Kennon.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com .