William Newby Obituary
The world bids farewell to William Newby of Panama City, Florida, born in Jefferson, Alabama, departing on September 8, 2024 at the age of 96. William leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
As we bid William farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For William is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Virginia Wallis Newby and William B. Newby, Sr.; his former wife Imogene Hornsby of Childersburg; his son William B. Newby III; and also Imogene.
He is survived by: his daughter Virgina Victoria "Vikki" Newby (Neil Fievet); his wife Mary Lou Newby of Panama City; and his brother Pat Newby (Clarice). He is also survived by her children; three grandchildren, their spouses and children.
Visitation was held on Thursday, September 12th 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel, Panama City (2403 Harrison Ave, Panama City, FL 32405). A funeral service was held on Thursday, September 12th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
