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Celebrating the life of
James A. Newbrey
Passed away on December 02, 2024
James A. Newbrey passed away on December 2. He was born in 1936 in Washington Court House, Ohio to Arch H. and Nell K. Newbrey. Upon graduation from Washington High, he attended Ohio University and Wilmington College where he obtained his degree in Economics. Immediately upon graduation, Jim began his 37+ year career with the Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company (PPG Industries). He also enlisted and served in the U.S. Air Force Reserves for 6 years, including being recalled to active duty during the Cuban Missile Crisis. In 1961, Jim married his hometown sweetheart, Joyce Hamilton Newbrey, and they had 37 cherished years together.
As a management trainee, Jim initially worked in Cincinnati, assisted in opening a new location in Huntington, West Virginia, and then moved to Middleton, Ohio as a Branch Manager. After a leave of absence to pursue his MBA from The Ohio State University, Jim and Joyce moved to Pittsburgh which began a series of moves including San Francisco, Dallas, and Toronto with returns to Pittsburgh between each move. His assignments included Zone Glass Sales Manager, Glass Group Director of Marketing, and Vice President/General Manager Canadian Pittsburgh Industries. After his final return to Pittsburgh, he headed Construction and Distribution, and then Fiber Glass Textile Products with locations in Pittsburgh, North Carolina, England, the Netherlands, and Taiwan.
Just before retirement in 1996, Jim and Joyce built a home at the Landings and then moved to Savannah where they enjoyed golf, good friends, and travel. Jim counseled small business at SCORE for several years and served on a number of committees for the Landings Club. Jim was a loyal Ohio State Buckeye fan and was not available any day that the Bucks were playing football. UGA was his southern team unless they played OSU, and then he supported his Bucks. Jim was a member of Skidaway Island Methodist Church.
Jim was predeceased by his wife, Joyce, his parents, Arch and Nell, and his sister, Jennifer.
He is survived by his sons, Eric (Nancy) of Augusta, Georgia, Tom (Laurel) of Charlotte, North Carolina, two grandchildren, Caitlyn and Jacob of Augusta, and his long-time companion, Louise Ferrante.
A memorial service will be held at 3pm on December 8 at Skidaway Island Methodist Church with visitation beginning at 2 pm. He will be interred with his wife, Joyce, in the church’s Memorial Garden. In lieu of flowers, donations to Tunnels to Towers or Skidaway Island Methodist Church would be appreciated.
The family wishes to thank Georgia Hospice Care and Coastal Care Partners for their loving care of Jim in his final months.
So sorry to read of Jim passing. He was one of the most genuinely nice guys I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. He will be missed by all of us here at Driftaway Cafe. My prayers are with his family.
- Robyn Quattlebaum , Savannah , Georgia
So very sorry to see that Jim passed. Jim had been a friend and neighbor, ever since he moved on our street, years ago. He and I liked to talk about alot of things that we had in common. We connected. One thing was his new suv(s) that he'd go into every year or two, which he really liked. The other was his health. Unfortunately, we had or have a similar, serious breathing condition that we'd keep each other abreast of. I've missed seeing and talking with him, ever since he moved from our street. However, I still have our conversations to remember and to reflect on. Jim was a good guy and will be missed very much. Phil Rahal
- Phil Rahal, Savannah, Georgia
My sympathies to the Newbrey family and to Louise Ferrante. Jim put up a great fight in all his health issues these last several years. Rest in peace. Kathy levitt
- Kathy LEVITT, Savannah , Ga
My sympathies to the Newbrey family and to Louise Ferrante. Jim put up a great fight in all his health issues these last several years. Rest in peace. Kathy levitt
- Kathy LEVITT, Savannah , Ga
Our sympathies to the Newbrey family and to Louise Ferrante. We have fond memories of many good times through the years. May you rest in peace dear Jim. Susan and Lefty Moore
- Susan Dischner, Savannah, Ga
Our sincere sympathies to the Newbrey family & Louise. We have fond memories of those Friday night dinners at the Club. Rest in peace Jim.
- Dale & Sharon Grate, Greensboro , GA
While I did not know Mr. Newbrey directly, I am good friends with his Son -Tom. We both attended Wittenberg U. To have a dad that loves you, nurtures you, so you can be a person of integrity in today’s broken society is a gift beyond words. Mr. James Newbrey was that kind of Dad.
- Charles Pilley, Centerville, Ohio
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
- Visitation
- 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. on Sun, December 08, 2024
- Skidaway Island Methodist Church
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54 Diamond Causeway (map)
Savannah GA 31411 - 912-598-8460
- Memorial Service
- 3:00 p.m. on Sun, December 08, 2024
- Skidaway Island Methodist Church
-
54 Diamond Causeway (map)
Savannah GA 31411 - 912-598-8460
- Inurnment
- on Sun, December 08, 2024
- Skidaway Island Methodist Church
-
54 Diamond Causeway (map)
Savannah GA 31411 - 912-598-8460
