Richard “Ed” Newkirk age 55 of Hillsboro died Saturday morning, April 30, 2005 at his residence. He was born June 21, 1949 in Belfast Ohio to Ellen Emma (Smalley) Newkirk and the late Samuel Jerome Newkirk. Ed had worked as a supervisor for DP&L Company in Ohio and JEA Company in Florida. He had also owned and operated Newkirk Excavating. He had served in the Air National Guard of Ohio and the United States Air Reserve where he was a Staff Sergeant. He was a member of the American Legion Post 0014, AmVets Post 61, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 1161, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks 361, Hardtime Harley Riders and ABATE Region 5. He is survived by his wife, Jill L. (Hackney) Newkirk whom he had married in Florida on October 20, 1990, his mother Ellen Newkirk of Belfast, one daughter, Erin E. Kiley of Athens, Georgia, brother and sister-in-law, Daniel J. and Sheila Newkirk of Belfast, sister and brother-in-law, Mary Anne and Jay Stout of Florida, mother-in-law, Jenny Hackney of Dayton, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Frank and Billie Sanders of Dayton, nine nieces and nephews, several aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by an infant sister. Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the Turner & Son Funeral Home in Hillsboro. Bob Baker will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillsboro Cemetery. Friends may call on Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Turner & Son Funeral Home in Hillsboro. Memorial contributions in memory of Ed may be sent to the Turner & Son Funeral Home, P. O. Box 127, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133. For more information or to send condolences to the family please visit www.turnerfuneralhomes.cc
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1543 N Sterling Mesa, AZ 85207
My Dearest Jill, and family, Words do not convey my sorrow in the loss of Ed both for the pain he suffered and the grief in your hearts. Now there are two angels, Ed - as he will look down and care for his loved ones and Jill who has unselfishly cared for and loved Ed through all his trials and tribulations. Jillybean, You are my hero!!! I love you so much, am here if you need me,
Take extra special care,
Dear Mary Anne and family, So sorry to read of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at a time like this. Judy
1110 Marci Lane Georgetown, Indiana 47122
Mary Ann & Families, I'm very sorry to hear of Ed's passing. I've known him for many years. He was the nicest and sweetest man. Please give my sympathy to the rest of the famlies. Jim & Connie Emery Miller
216 Tipperary Lane Winston-Salem, NC 27104
To the family of Ed Newkirk. I was so saddened to hear about the passing of Ed. He was the sweetest man I've ever known. I have know Ed for many years and we used to have so many good times. Jill-you are truly an angel in that you took care of him for so long. My thoughts and prayers will be with you. Love Ya, Tammy McNeilan Hoover
2930 Bobcat Ct Green Cove Springs, Fl 32043
Our deepest and heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. If you need anything, do not hesitate to call on us.
Vic & Pam Michael
134 West Josie Ave.
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Eddie. We [Eddie & I ] rode together for a long time to Dayton to work. I will always remember those good times. Our prayers are with the family. Bill & Winona Storer.
100 SHERWOOD dR. Hillsboro,Ohio 45133
Jill Gene and I were so happy to meet you and to see Ed last fall. Ed was a super person we always enjoyed him so much when he was living at the farm for many years. You are very special a good wife and caretaker. You have are deepest sympathy.He will be missed by all. God bless Gene/Joanne
401 E 2nd Street Manchester, OH 45144
Jill, I was so sad to hear of Ed's passing it broke my heart. He was truly one in a million. I hope you are taking care of yourself, your in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Paige
PO BOX 273 Hillsboro Ohio 45133
Dear Newkirk Family, We are so sad to here of Ed's passing. He was a very warm and wonderful man who always had a smile for everyone. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you through this difficult time.
Love, Bill Magulac, Lori Jordan and family
1602 Parker Ridge Rd. Peebles, Ohio
Dear Jilly bean
Although we will be there, I would like to let you know that we love you soo much and will always be there. Ed was like a father to me he was a great and wonderful man and i do not feel sorry for us i feel sorry for anyone who never got to know him because i belive if u look up the defintion of friend the name Ed Newkirk should be there. He was a sweet and very friendly man to every one and was there just by the call of his name. He is one of those people who make the world a better place. He put a good fight up and now it is time that he is at peace and riding his HARLEY again. Jill take care of your self i love you alot as a second mom and a good friend. And Erin i am here if you wanna talk about your dad and see what type of a great man he was and will be remembered as. And for anyone else who is a part of this wonderful family you are in our prayers and just remember he is know longer suffering. I love you all BUNCHES!!
Haley
Jill, I am so sorry for your loss. Ed was a very good man whom alot of people called friend. My dad told me if you looked up the word friend in the dictionary, you would see a picture of Ed. When we helped with the benefit everyone that we asked for donations was more then willing to give when they found out who it was for. He was very loved. Try to remember all of the good times you had with him, and remember him healthy and happy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jill, I am so sorry for your loss. Ed was a very good man whom alot of people called friend. My dad told me if you looked up the word friend in the dictionary, you would see a picture of Ed. When we helped with the benefit everyone that we asked for donations was more then willing to give when they found out who it was for. He was very loved. Try to remember all of the good times you had with him, and remember him healthy and happy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jill, I am so sorry for your loss. Ed was a very good man whom alot of people called friend. My dad told me if you looked up the word friend in the dictionary, you would see a picture of Ed. When we helped with the benefit everyone that we asked for donations was more then willing to give when they found out who it was for. He was very loved. Try to remember all of the good times you had with him, and remember him healthy and happy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
5410 U.S 62 , Hillsboro,Ohio
I knew Ed in our younger years. A nicer man never walked on this earth. Any time Ed appeared where you were you knew something positive and up lifting was being added to the gathering. As with all friends we dift and lose contact,but it doesn't change the respect and joy you have in thinking back of times you shared with them. Ed added very positive and fun memories to my life and I will miss him, but never forget him. God bless you !
As a "trainee" of Billie's, I've been following the strong, supportive, loving and caring phase of your life during the devastating illness of Ed. You are very special. With deep sympathy and friendship, may your strength in life continue. With love, Dorothy Hitchcock
6562 Ashmont Place Liberty twp., Ohio 45044
Jill and Ed's Family, There are no words! Ed was an incredible person that we all loved...and it is hard to believe he had to fight for his life everyday, where as most of us take life for granted! I admire him for giving all he had...to live...and Jill..I admire you for caring and loving so much. I am so sorry I can not be with you for support, but I know with Ed's friends, you will have the support you deserve. Please call me anytime... Love xoxo Susi
2349 state route 136 hillsboro, oh 45133
in case don doesn't make it up there, we are sorry about your loss. don has many memories of him.
4011 Crosley Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio 45212
What a GOOD MAN to leave too soon. Eddie was there for me at a crossroads in my life. He gave me words of encouragement to further my education and to strive to become the best person that I could be. Even though it's been over 20 years since I've seen him...I hope he knew what a positive impact he had on my life. Thank you Eddie.
Jill and family, my thoughts and prayers go out to you through this time of sorrow. How lucky we are to have had such a wonderful person in our life...even for a moment.
God Bless.
Jenny Brownlee-Parrott
1060 Palmer Rd Seaman Ohio 45679
Sorry for your loss. We know he is in a better place. You are in our thoughts and prayers
4183 St Rt 73 Hillsboro Ohio 45133
Jill, You are one tough lady, we are very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers keep your head up, you have many friends & family who love and care for you alot
115 N East St Hillsboro, ohio
Jill,, Very sorry to hear of Ed's passing. He was a fantastic guy.