John A. Newlin, 62, of Taylorville, IL died at 4:55 pm Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at Memorial Medical Center, Springfield.

 

 

He was born November 4, 1952 in Taylorville, IL the son of Allen G. and Nona Yvonne Stutzman Newlin. On March 25, 1972 he married Alice J. Daniels at Davis Memorial Christian Church in Taylorville. John was a member of Davis Memorial Christian Church where he was a Deacon and an Elder, he was very active in Boy Scouting and was a past member of Boy Scout Troop 67 and was an Eagle Scout. He played in the Muni Band for several years and he loved fishing and camping and adored his Grandchildren.

 

 

Surviving are his wife, Alice J. Newlin of Taylorville; Son: Shane Newlin and wife Danette of Taylorville; Daughter: Keri Jo Tucker and husband Josh of Clinton; Grandchildren: Alexis Newlin, Kylie Newlin, Brittany Newlin, Maddie Tucker, Colette Merker, Matthew Cody and Angelica O’Dell. Great Granddaughter: Mayzie Raee Fielding; Twin Brother: Jonathan Newlin and wife Mickey of Taylorville. He was preceded in death by his parents.

 

 

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday, May 16 at Davis Memorial Christian Church with Rev. Bill Kerns officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:00 am until time of service in the Church on Saturday. Mr. Newlin will be cremated following the services.

 

 

McClure Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements

 

 

Memories of John or condolences to the family may be sent online at www.mcclurefuneralhome.com