Celebrating the life of
Gary Michael Newberry
September 29, 1954 - April 16, 2013
Gary Michael Newberry
Gary Michael Newberry, 58, of Savannah, Georgia, died April 16, 2013.
He was born in LaGrange, Georgia on September 29, 1954, the first of three siblings to the late William Tiny Roswell Newberry and Barbara Bobbie Jones Newberry. He is also preceded in death by his canine companion, Bear.
Gary graduated from LaGrange High School in 1972 and received a Master of Arts in Philosophy from the University of Iowa in 1979 as well as Juris Doctor in 1985 from Mercer University, Macon, Georgia.
Gary practiced law in Savannah since 1986. He was a criminal defense and animal law attorney. His passion was animals and their legal protection, particularly dogs. He rescued many dogs, provided care and found loving homes for them. He served on the Humane Society Board of Directors for 15 plus years. He was a member of the Dolphin Project, a Savannah–based organization dedicated to the well-being of dolphins, and served as one of its boat captains. He was also a proud life-time member of the Dark Shadows Fan Club. His hobbies included boating, snorkeling, playing the guitar, participating as an extra in Savannah made movies, such as Glory, The Conspirator, and Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil; and floating on a raft in the Florida Keys.
He is survived by his wife, Pam Foster, step-daughter, Brandy Wall and her husband, Joe Wall; grandchildren, Claire Wall and Foster Wall, as well as his Grand-dog, Mable Wall; his sister and brother-in-law, Carol and Craig Hill, nieces, Catherine and Alison Hill; and his brother and sister-in-law, Craig and Leigh Newberry.
As requested by Gary, there will not be a funeral. The family invites relatives and friends to join them in remembering Gary at an informal Celebration of Life on April 27th, 2:00 p.m., at The Landings Harbor Marina. North End.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Humane Society of Savannah, www.humanesocietysav.org/donate
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
May the hearer of prayer continue to strengthen your heart and soothe your soul during this most difficult time.Lean on one another as the days ahead becomes to hard to bear alone.Share your memories they will be a source of comfort that can help you to cope and grant you peace.
- Desiree Sigler, Mobile, AL
To the family of Gary, my family is in prayer for your family after hearing of Gary's passing. Although it had been many years since we saw each other, its always hard to hear of one of our own in the Class of 1972 passing away at such a young age. My family has a place at Tybee Island and make trips down there often and if I had known Gary and his family were in Savannah, I would have loved to contact and share memories. I'm very sorry for your loss and we will keep you in our prayers.
- Steve Garrett, Alpharetta, GA
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Newberry family during this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss.
- kenneth cail, savannah, GA
Dear Pam, we were so sorry to hear of Gary's passing. Plese let us know what your sisters at the DAR can do to help you through this most difficult time. With love, Diane Gustafson
- Diane Gustafson, Savannah, GA
Pam, Please know that you and your family are very much in my thoughts and prayers at this time of sorrow. With my deepest sympathy, Elsie
- Elsie Clark, Savannah, GA
Pam, I'm so very saddened to hear of Gary's death and your personal loss. Know that you are being thought of and prayed for by many. We are here should you need us. Take care of your sweet self. Michelle
- Michelle w/DAR, Savannah, GA
Dear Pam, I am so sorry for your loss. I wanted to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. May wonderful memories of good times together sustain you now. Eloise R.Melton DAR
- Eloise R.Melton, Savannah, GA
May the hearer of prayer continue to strengthen your heart and soothe your soul during this most difficult time.Lean on one another as the days ahead becomes to hard to bear alone.Share your memories they will be a source of comfort that can help you to cope and grant you peace.
- Desiree Sigler, Mobile, AL
To the family of Gary, my family is in prayer for your family after hearing of Gary's passing. Although it had been many years since we saw each other, its always hard to hear of one of our own in the Class of 1972 passing away at such a young age. My family has a place at Tybee Island and make trips down there often and if I had known Gary and his family were in Savannah, I would have loved to contact and share memories. I'm very sorry for your loss and we will keep you in our prayers.
- Steve Garrett, Alpharetta, GA
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Newberry family during this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss.
- kenneth cail, savannah, GA
Dear Pam, we were so sorry to hear of Gary's passing. Plese let us know what your sisters at the DAR can do to help you through this most difficult time. With love, Diane Gustafson
- Diane Gustafson, Savannah, GA
Pam, Please know that you and your family are very much in my thoughts and prayers at this time of sorrow. With my deepest sympathy, Elsie
- Elsie Clark, Savannah, GA
Pam, I'm so very saddened to hear of Gary's death and your personal loss. Know that you are being thought of and prayed for by many. We are here should you need us. Take care of your sweet self. Michelle
- Michelle w/DAR, Savannah, GA
Dear Pam, I am so sorry for your loss. I wanted to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. May wonderful memories of good times together sustain you now. Eloise R.Melton DAR
- Eloise R.Melton, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
