CELEBRATION OF LIFE

A CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR LESLIE EUGENE NEWSOM

(His Work in the Ministry to Promote the Spreading of the Word of God)

GENE NEWSOM HAS RETIRED BUT HIS LEGACY LIVES ON

Gene Newsom's legacy was formed at an early age. Gene and his broyhers, Larry Newsom, Rev. Gerald Newsom, were taught good Christian morals and faith and to always reach out a hand to help the needy.

Their father, Leslie Earl Newsom was retired hotel and ahd restaurant inspector and also owned a number of establishments in Dyersburg including Coffee Cup, Chuck Wagon, Sandwhich Shop, and Newsom's Cafe and Grocery. Perhaps his most important contribution was Commander of the DisabledAmerican Veterans of Tennessee. He as given the Dyersburg Distinguihed Service Award and the Dyersburg-Dyer County Action Award. For 31 years he was the founder of a program providing shoes for the needy children of Dyersburg, sponsored by Woodmen of the World.It is estimated that more than 20,000 pairs of shoes have been given to needy children through this project. The Dyersburg Courthouse honored Mr. Newsom with a framed picture hung in a prominent location in the Courthouse and he has recieved nationwide awards for his work. While all the time teaching his sons how to reach out and help thosebin need.

Gene's experience grew rapidly in spite of contracting polio at 10 years old. He learned everything about the food business and held executive positions with Sharkey's Pizza, Po Folks, Wellingtons. He developed superior knowledge in advertising - the best way to use and get folks attention. He even got into law enforcement as a Fugative Recovery Agent to help get bail jumpers off the streets. When his brother Rev. Gerald Newsom became bedridden, Gene set up a weekly radio program called "The Sounds Of Joy", he not only selected and played the music, but also was the radio announcer. He became friends with many gospel singers and quartets, who would donate their time to come to Dyersburg during Christian conventions. As His health weakened, he turned to Facebook, and has develpoed many pages for friends to start their own business to have extra income. But his greatest heart's desire was to spread the Word of God to as many peole around the world. He was always assisting preachers and helping them get their sermons out to spread the Good News. 

Some of his accomplishments included a GFM for American Vets, Hillbilly Swap and Shop (47,791 members to date), Helping Hands of Illinois, Helping Hands of Florida, Helping Hands of Missouri, Helping Hands of Kentucky, Helping Hands of Mississippi, Helping Hands National (for loved ones that might be in other states). He vey carefully picked good Christians to assist in running these pages and he was proud of them for their devotion. In 2013 Gene created a prayer page entiled "Prayer Warriors of America", then changed it to "Prayer Warriors of the World". To date, there are 8,491 members from all over the world posting for prayer. Intercessors are standing by to pray with people. On August 20, 2016, Gene developed a page for Pastor Bob Joyce - with his permission - HOUSEHOLD OF FAITH MINISTRIES. To date, there are 16,102 members and counting daily. He also developed a website, https://householdofFaithMinistries.org for people who have no access to Facebook or social media.

This was Gene's heart: Our internet church is for the shut - ins, elderly, and those who cannot openly practice their religion. To date, 22,350 people from almost every country have found this site and many have sent emails having having been converted  to Christ. Gene's brother, Larry Newsom, is carrying on the family tradition and is assisting his friend for 35 years, Bishop J. L. Beard, Jr.

He is is Pastor, Founder at Praise And Deliverance Temple New Pentecostal Church, INC in Ripley, Tennessee, and has a beautiful new church (the old church burned to the ground) and was recentlyelected to No. 2 position (First Assistant Presiding Bishop) of the New Pentecostal Church, INC across the United States. Godly preachers such as Pastor Bob Joyce, Bishop J. L. Beard, Jr. and Ivan Tuttle who is reviving Miracle Valley, (AA Allen's Ministry), and the Word of God will spread as a revival. 

Final celebration is being finalized by Gene's daughter, Jacquelyn Vinson. As son as plans are completed, she will let everyone know. Gene has 4 beautiful grandchildren and another one ready to appear any moment. Very sad at losing Gene, his talents, his intellegence, and his love, but are so happy that he has no more suffering and pain.

LESLIE EUGENE NEWSOM has completed the assignment God gave him and it is WELL DONE.