James B. Newbold

December 25, 2013
James B. Newbold

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James B. ìJimî Newbold, 69, of Hendersonville, died Wednesday, December 25, at his home. A native of Sebring, FL he had lived in Tampa, FL prior to moving to Hendersonville in 1984. He was the son of the late Basil James and Rose Soltis Newbold. He was also preceded in death by his longtime companion, Sherry Heaton, who died in 2008. He had served in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam and had worked for Sealdsweet Agricultural Distributors in Tampa. He also worked for Lutheridge from 1991 until 2009 and had been a volunteer at Pardee Hospital. He was a 32nd degree Mason and Shriner, having joined the Masonic order in 1952. Mr. Newbold is survived by his two children, Geoffrey Heaton and his fiance Beth of Hendersonville and Stephanie King and her husband Travis of Newport News, VA and by his brother in-law, Charles Heaton, Jr. of Newport News, VA. A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM Friday, January 3, in the chapel of Shuler Funeral Home. Masonic rites will be conducted by Kedron Lodge # 387, AF&AM and military honors will be rendered by Hubert M. Smith American Legion Post 77, Hedrick-Rhodes Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5206, and Disabled American Veterans Chapter 14. Memorial contributions may be made to Fruitland Baptist Church, 150 College St. Hendersonville, NC 28792.


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  • December 31, 2013
    Jonathan M. Trexler says:
    I still remember Jim's willingness to help me reassemble my transmission when I knocked it over by accident when replacing the seals. He was willing to lend a hand to many people when they needed help. Jim has joined Sherry with the Church Triumphant and we will miss him.

  • December 31, 2013
    Jimmy Styles says:
    Family, I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He was a great friend and co-worker at Lutheridge. He actually was the one who taught me most of what I know about Lutheridge.I will miss him. May God's Peace surround your family and give you comfort.

  • December 31, 2013
    Chris Hegele says:
    I worked for several years with Jim at Lutheridge. He was a great friend to Lutheridge and all those on staff. He will be sorely missed.

  • January 01, 2014
    Jerry and Wanda Butt says:
    A Dear friend from Lutheridge. He had us bring him Bean Brothers Sausage every year from Sebring.

  • January 02, 2014
    Tom Grant (Hair Co.) says:
    Please except my warmest condolences on the passing of Jim. He has been a good friend for several years. I always enjoyed our visits and conversations we had. He will be greatly missed. You are in my thoughts and prayers.z