Murray Fred Newby

Murray Fred Newby, 94, Gravity, Iowa, died April 27, 2013. He was born August 25, 1918, in Marion County, Indiana the son of Horace Newby and Lelia (David) Newby. He grew up attending school and living in Marion and Morgan County areas most of his life. He graduated from Decatur Central High School with the Class of 1936, where he played basketball all four years. Murray met Virginia Belle Knoy, a young woman who lived down the street, and the couple were united in marriage on October 3, 1943. They were blessed with the birth of two sons, Donald and Steve, and a daughter that died at infancy.

Murray and Virginia farmed while living in the Indianapolis area for many years. They purchased a farm in the Gravity, Iowa area and they decided to move to Gravity to be near their family. Murray enjoyed farming and the lifestyle it provided his family. He was involved with the Indiana Berkshire Association, having served as a Director. He enjoyed raising Berkshire Hogs and showing them at the Indiana State Fair for many years of his life. Murray also enjoyed farming with horses and mules . . . and it would have suited him just fine to continue in that tradition! Murray will be missed by his family and friends. He will be forever in their hearts. May God grant comfort and peace to those who mourn his passing.

Left to cherish Murray's memory is his son, Steve Newby and wife Linda of Gravity, Iowa; three grandchildren, Mickey Newby and wife Tammy of Carthage, Indiana; Cindy Newby of Gravity, Iowa; and Sharon Ennis and husband James of Martinsville, Indiana; six great-grandchildren, Jordan, Bryan, Ethan, Benjamin, Brody and Stevie KayAnn, born April 24th; along with many other relatives and friends.

Preceding Murray in death are his parents, Horace and Lelia Newby; his loving wife, Virginia in October of 2012; a step-father, Lester J. Newby; his loving son Donald Newby in 1966; a daughter at infancy; and a sister, Norma Young.

The graveside service will be held 11:30 a.m., Friday, May 3, 2013, in the West Newton Cemetery, West Newton Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10am - 11am, Friday, May 3, 2013, in the Carlisle - Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.