James Franklin Newsome

March 10, 1957 - March 15, 2019

James Franklin (Frank) Newsome passed away Friday March 15, 2019 at his home. Frank was born in Thomson, GA, on March 10, 1957 to Homer Clarence and Theo Farr Newsome (deceased). Frank earned a BS in Agronomy from the University of Georgia and worked in his field at the UGA experiment station until retiring in 2011. Frank loved music, camping with friends, hunting, fishing, gardening and caring for his land. He was a gentle, studious man with a big heart, a quiet manner and a loving spirit. He especially enjoyed visiting with friends and family. Frank lived his life on his own terms. A faithful friend, brother, and son, a devoted father and husband, he will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him. Frank is survived by his wife of 40 years Debra, son Asher and wife Ikumi, daughter Emily, brother David Newsome and wife Judy, sister Judy Stewart and husband Glenn, sister Naomi Beers and husband Barry, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. The family will receive visitors on Tuesday, March 19 from 11 am to 1 pm at Eatonton First United Methodist Church fellowship hall. A celebration of Frank's life is planned for later this spring. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial gifts be made to UGA Horticulture Club Scholarship fund, Horticulture Department, UGA, Athens GA 30602 or a charity of your choice.