Obituary of Gerald Dean New

Bedford Gerald Dean New, 74, of 1094 Erie Church Road, Bedford, passed away at his residence at 5:00 pm on Sunday, May 31, 2009 surrounded by his family. Born September 7, 1934 in Lawrence Co., he was the son of Escar and Pearl (Godsey) New. He married Sue Ann Staley on June 24, 1955 and she survives. He was a retired tool & die maker for Chrysler Corporation in Indianapolis. He was a member of the Oolitic United Methodist Church and the American Patriot Lodge #750 F & AM of Oolitic. He was a former member of the Stone City Squares. Surviving with his wife, Sue Ann of Bedford, are their children Mark Alan New of Franklin, VA, Cheryl Ann Williams of Indianapolis, Gary Scott New and wife, Jennifer of Bradenton, FL; nine grandchildren, Craig New, Lauren New, Andrew New, Bradley New, Brooke Williams, Ashley Stewart, Haley New, Kelsey New and Alex New; two great grandchildren, Olivia and Whitney Stewart; three brothers, David New of Colorado, Larry New of Bedford and Jerry New of Mitchell. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Ray ODell New and Mike New. Funeral Information Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, June 3rd from the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Rev. Harold Godsey officiating. Burial will follow in the Hilltop Cemetery. Friends may call from 12:00 noon until the hour of service on Wednesday, June 3rd at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Donations Information The family asks that friends consider memorial contributions be made to the National Parkinson Foundation, 1501 NW 9th Avenue/Bob Hope Road, Miami, FL 33136-1494.