Raymond "Ray"

Willard Newbern

Raymond "Ray" Willard Newbern, 75, of Thomasville, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Archbold Memorial Hospital. Funeral Services will be held at Whiddon Shiver Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Gerald Horne officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 1st from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm in the funeral home Chapel. He will be laid to rest at Laurel Hill Cemetery at a later time. Mr. Newbern was born in Adel, GA on September 12, 1945 to the late Roy Newbern & Inez Roberts Newbern. He married Sondra Newbern in Birmingham, AL, who survives. He was a member of the U.S. Air Force where he worked as an Electrician. He later worked as a Mechanic for Seaboard Railroad for over 15 years and also for Lowe's in Birmingham, AL. He was a former member of the American Legion in Thomasville and was a member of Rose City Church of God. He was an avid fisherman, he never missed a chance to go fishing. He loved his grandkids, his favorite dog Rambo, and he loved to eat good food, especially catfish, home cooked meals, hot dogs and chili dogs. He will be truly missed by all who loved him. In addition to his wife, survivors include; his two children, Stephanie Eldridge (Bryan Hurst) of Thomasville, GA, Ray Newbern (LaQuita) of Abilene, KS, grandchildren, Kelly Hubbard of Melbourne, FL, Chelsea Hemby (Scottie) of Thomasville, GA, Ray Newbern, Jr. of Athens, GA, Nyla Spann, Jr. Spann, and Kharlie Newbern of Abilene, KS, great-grandchildren, Gavin Gassett, Wyatt Hubbard, Kansas Hemby, Landyn Hemby, McKenna Newbern, Elijah Newbern, Hazel Newbern, and Levi Newbern, sister, Sandra Baldree of Tifton, GA, and his best friend, Charlie Whiddon of Ochlocknee, GA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by; a brother, Malcolm Newbern and two grandsons, Devin Taylor and Levi Newbern. Guests may sign the online register at www.whiddonshiverfuneralhome.com