Charles William Newby

Charles William Newby, age 78, of Cicero, IN died August 5, 2014 at Riverview Hospital at Noblesville, IN. He was born October 4, 1935 near Cicero, IN to Lloyd Clifton and Edna Mae (Gasho) Newby. Bill, as he was affectionately known, was a graduate of Walnut Grove High School with the Class of 1953. He then served his country for many years in the Indiana National Guard where he was Battery Commander at the Noblesville Guard and later Battalion Commander of the Bloomington Guard. He had received extensive training with the Green Beret's. He also farmed in the Walnut Grove community and was a manager of the Cicero Grain Elevator. Later, for 24 years he was a rural mail carrier for the Cicero Post Office. Lastly, he assisted his daughter in her flower shop in Cicero, IN. Bill was a member of the Omega Christian Church, Noblesville Masonic Lodge, and the Central Indiana Tractor and Engine Association. He married Joyce Anna (Witham) Newby on June 5, 1959. She survives him. Also surviving is a daughter: DeLisa (Dede) Dawn Hale of Arcadia, IN and a son: William Lance "Little Bill" Newby of Indianapolis, IN, and a sister: Peggie J. Long of Cicero, IN. His parents preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held Friday, August 8, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. at Hartley Funeral Homes Cicero Chapel, 209 West Jackson Street, Cicero, IN, with Pastor Steve Sutton officiating. Burial will follow at Arcadia Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society for Hamilton County. Condolences may be sent to www.hartleyfuneralhomes.com Visitation
August 07, 2014
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Hartley Funeral Home Cicero Chapel 209 W. Jackson St
Cicero, IN
(317) 984-3614 Funeral Service
August 08, 2014
10:00 AM
Hartley Funeral Home Cicero Chapel 209 W. Jackson St
Cicero, IN
(317) 984-3614 Burial
August 08, 2014
11:00 AM
Arcadia Cemetery @ Church of the Brethren 8989 E. 266th Street
Arcadia, IN