Rodger H. "Speedy" Newman age 67 of Ellenwood, GA passed away Sunday, January 3, 2016. Mr. Newman was a U.S. Army Veteran and had a love for working with electronics. He is preceded in death by parents: James R. & Ethel Newman, wife: Debbie Newman, and brothers: Richard Anthony Newman and Timothy V. Newman. He is survived by children: Paul Anthony "Tony" Newman and wife Christina of Ellenwood, GA, and James "Jamie" Newman of Ellenwood, GA; brother: James M. Newman of Ellenwood, GA; sister: Nancy E. Newman of Scottsdale, AZ; 4 grandchildren; and best friend: Miles DuBois of Decatur, GA. The family will receive friends from 4-7PM, Thursday January 7, 2016 at the funeral home. Flowers accepted or memorials can be to The American Cancer Society PO Box 22478 Oklahoma, OK 73123, The Salvation Army at www.salvatinarmy.org or your favorite charity in memory of Rodger Newman. Ford-Stewart Funeral Home, Inc., Jonesboro/Stockbridge 770-210-2700. www.fordstewartfuneralhome.com