Bishop John Cleveland Newkirt Sr. Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Bishop John Cleveland Newkirt Sr. of Garfield, Georgia, who passed away on January 17, 2023, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Bishop John Cleveland Newkirt Sr. or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his son Edwin C. Newkirt; his son-in-law Joe Rhodes; and his siblings-in-law, Roosevelt Callaway and Luella Newkirt. He is survived by: his wife Ida Newkirt of Garfield, GA; his children, John Cleveland Newkirt, Jr. (Darcella) of Dacula, GA. and Joyce Rhodes of Garfield, GA.; and his siblings, Bertha M. Callaway of Ellenwood, GA., Roberta Graham of Dayton, OH., Evelyn Headings (David) of Battle Creek, MI., Marchia Sartor (Ras) of Litchfield Park, AZ, Willie Rodgers of Decatur, GA. and William Jackson Newkirt (Ethel) of Snellville, GA..
