Carl Newsom

Carl Newsom passed away August 10, 2021, following a brief illness. He was 94. Carl was born on February 11, 1927, in Beauty, Kentucky. He lived and worked in Columbus, OH, for many years before moving to Chiefland, FL in 1977, where he built his own home and ran his own diesel mechanic business, as well as many rental homes. He was preceded in death by his wife of 34 years, Irene Newsom, also of Chiefland, FL, and daughters, Pauline Farris and Jo Ellen Jordan. He is survived by his son Carl Newsom, Jr. (Kathy), Christine Craig, and Clayton Newsom (Emily), 11 grandchildren, and a multitude of great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. He was an avid hunter who also loved to travel, especially in RVs, NASCAR, and telling stories. The visitation will be a Knauff Funeral Home at 715 West Park Ave., Chiefland, FL, from 2-3 pm on Monday, August 16, 2021. The funeral will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, August 17, 2021, also at Knauff Funeral Home Chiefland. People wishing to honor Carl can make donations to The Tri-Counties Hospice Care Center in Chiefland, FL, who provided the best care for Carl and his family during this difficult time.