George A. Newman, 92, of Burlington, died at 10:44 am Sunday, December 13, 2015, at his home.
Born October 16, 1923, in Burlington, IA, he was the son of Leon and Florence Newman Bdrguet. On July 27, 1947, he married Juanita Joan Alberts-Thompson in Burlington, IA. She died on April 6, 2005.
George served his country with 3 years in the Army and saw action in five major campaigns (including the Battle of the Bulge) in WW II, earning five battles stars. He was a flagman for the CB&Q Railroad at the Main St. crossing. He worked for 34 years at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant retiring out of the quality control department. He was a member of St. John A.M.E.
George was the first black man on the Human Rights Commission in Burlington. He was part of the A. Phillip Randolph Institute organizing the Porters and Baggage Handlers. He also volunteered for the Low Rent Housing Commission of Southeast Iowa. He coached a variety of sports, where he looked for potential, encouraged. and helped the kids to succeed. He attended the Drake Relays for 30+ years, many times watching his children and grandchildren participate. He enjoyed running, jazz music and dancing at the Memorial Auditorium. He had a strong desire to help others and stayed actively involved with his family and the community. His grandchildren lovingly nicknamed him "Hoss", a name that George embraced.
Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Mary Baker; one son-in-law, Robert "Shorty" Bradshaw; and two nephews, Tony & David Baker.
Born October 16, 1923, in Burlington, IA, he was the son of Leon and Florence Newman Bdrguet. On July 27, 1947, he married Juanita Joan Alberts-Thompson in Burlington, IA. She died on April 6, 2005.
George served his country with 3 years in the Army and saw action in five major campaigns (including the Battle of the Bulge) in WW II, earning five battles stars. He was a flagman for the CB&Q Railroad at the Main St. crossing. He worked for 34 years at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant retiring out of the quality control department. He was a member of St. John A.M.E.
George was the first black man on the Human Rights Commission in Burlington. He was part of the A. Phillip Randolph Institute organizing the Porters and Baggage Handlers. He also volunteered for the Low Rent Housing Commission of Southeast Iowa. He coached a variety of sports, where he looked for potential, encouraged. and helped the kids to succeed. He attended the Drake Relays for 30+ years, many times watching his children and grandchildren participate. He enjoyed running, jazz music and dancing at the Memorial Auditorium. He had a strong desire to help others and stayed actively involved with his family and the community. His grandchildren lovingly nicknamed him "Hoss", a name that George embraced.
Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Mary Baker; one son-in-law, Robert "Shorty" Bradshaw; and two nephews, Tony & David Baker.
George A. Newman, 92, of Burlington, died at 10:44 am Sunday, December 13, 2015, at his home.
Born October 16, 1923, in Burlington, IA, he was the son of Leon and Florence Newman Bdrguet. On July 27, 1947, he married Juanita Joan Alberts-Thompson in Burlington, IA. She died on April 6, 2005.
George served his country with 3 years in the Army and saw action in five major campaigns (including the Battle of the Bulge) in WW II, earning five battles stars. He was a flagman for the CB&Q Railroad at the Main St. crossing. He worked for 34 years at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant retiring out of the quality control department. He was a member of St. John A.M.E.
George was the first black man on the Human Rights Commission in Burlington. He was part of the A. Phillip Randolph Institute organizing the Porters and Baggage Handlers. He also volunteered for the Low Rent Housing Commission of Southeast Iowa. He coached a variety of sports, where he looked for potential, encouraged. and helped the kids to succeed. He attended the Drake Relays for 30+ years, many times watching his children and grandchildren participate. He enjoyed running, jazz music and dancing at the Memorial Auditorium. He had a strong desire to help others and stayed actively involved with his family and the community. His grandchildren lovingly nicknamed him "Hoss", a name that George embraced.
Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Mary Baker; one son-in-law, Robert "Shorty" Bradshaw; and two nephews, Tony & David Baker.
Born October 16, 1923, in Burlington, IA, he was the son of Leon and Florence Newman Bdrguet. On July 27, 1947, he married Juanita Joan Alberts-Thompson in Burlington, IA. She died on April 6, 2005.
George served his country with 3 years in the Army and saw action in five major campaigns (including the Battle of the Bulge) in WW II, earning five battles stars. He was a flagman for the CB&Q Railroad at the Main St. crossing. He worked for 34 years at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant retiring out of the quality control department. He was a member of St. John A.M.E.
George was the first black man on the Human Rights Commission in Burlington. He was part of the A. Phillip Randolph Institute organizing the Porters and Baggage Handlers. He also volunteered for the Low Rent Housing Commission of Southeast Iowa. He coached a variety of sports, where he looked for potential, encouraged. and helped the kids to succeed. He attended the Drake Relays for 30+ years, many times watching his children and grandchildren participate. He enjoyed running, jazz music and dancing at the Memorial Auditorium. He had a strong desire to help others and stayed actively involved with his family and the community. His grandchildren lovingly nicknamed him "Hoss", a name that George embraced.
Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Mary Baker; one son-in-law, Robert "Shorty" Bradshaw; and two nephews, Tony & David Baker.
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