John Rufus Newland

John Rufus Newland, age 88, of 520 Happy Plains Rd, Taylorsville, NC went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 22, 2018 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born November 11, 1929 in Alexander County to the late John & Maude Newland. He was an automotive body worker at Rockwell Hills for many years until he changed jobs and was employed by Comm-Scope Industry for 20 years before he retired. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Odessa Bennett Newland; four brothers William Flake Newland, Robert Morris Newland, Ernest Roe Newland, & Boyd Thomas Newland who were all born in Alexander County; two sisters Mrs. Grace Patterson of Granite Falls and Iran Sue Newland of Taylorsville.

He is survived by two sisters Georgia Dula and Dorthey & Jessie Linney both of Taylorsville; and a special friend Mr. Kenneth Little, Kelly Burch; unforgettable cousin Wilma Stokes and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

A wake for Mr. Newland will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2018 from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm at Alexander Funeral Service and the funeral service will follow in the funeral home chapel at 2:00 pm. Burial will follow at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to www.alexfuneralservice.com Alexander Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the Newland Family.