Dateline: Great Bend, Kansas
Name of Deceased: James Milo “Hambone” Newkirk, Sr. Age: 72
Date of Death: June 15, 2015
Place of Death: Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington, Kansas
Date of Birth: June 3, 1943 at Osage City, Kansas
Parents Name: Forrest and Elizabeth (Korf) Newkirk
OBITUARY INFORMATION
He married Nadine Adams May 1, 1962 at Great Bend, Kansas. They later divorced.
He was owner and operator 281 Auto Salvage and the Silver Slipper.
Mr. Newkirk was a long time Great Bend, Kansas resident.
He was a member of First Street Church of God and SRCA drag strip. He was the beloved father to five but dad to many.
SURVIVORS
former wife and friend, Nadine Erskin
one son: James M. “Mike” Newkirk, Jr. of Great Bend, KS
four daughters: Angela Noblitt and her husband Bob of Great Bend, KS, Jacque King and her husband Jeremy of Great Bend, KS, Jessica Peoples and her husband Marshal of Great Bend, KS, and Jennifer McKenna and her husband Sean of Larned, KS
one sister: Betty Davis of Hoisington, KS
two brothers: Frank Newkirk of Hoisington, KS, and Don Newkirk and his wife Diane of Great Bend, KS
nine grandchildren: Michel Noblitt Maneth, Kimber Noblitt, James Milo “Trey” Newkirk, III, Griffin King, Grae King, Kannyon Peoples, Kynnedy Peoples, Lili McKenna, and Alex McKenna
two great-grandchildren: Pyper Maneth and Ryker Maneth
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Eugene Newkirk; two sisters, Lucille Stout and Georgia Dyer.
SERVICE INFORMATION
Memorial Service: Thursday, June 18, 2015
Time of Service: 10:00 a.m.
Place of Service: Bryant Funeral Home
Officiant: The Reverend Dick Ogle
Inurnment: Great Bend Cemetery North, Great Bend, Kansas
Visitation: The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at Bryant Funeral Home
Memorial Fund: Clara Barton Foundation or First Street Church of God, in care of Bryant Funeral Home
Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net
Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home
1425 Patton Road Great Bend, Kansas 67530