Albert L. Newman

Albert Lee “Snokey” Newman, 87, of Iowa, LA, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 in his residence.

Mr. Newman was born on January 24, 1932 to Joseph Lee and Marie Alzena Newman in Lake Charles where he was a graduate of the LaGrange High School class of 1951. He married Wilda Mae Johnson, on December 23, 1951. Mr. Newman was a lifelong resident of the Lake Charles area. He was a faithful member of St. Margaret Catholic Church, and a 4^th Degree Knight in Msgr. Kramer’s KC Council No. 3208. He served honorably in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War, and was a lifetime member of VFW Post 2130 in Lake Charles. He retired in 1994 after 37 ½ years as a Relief Supervisor with Firestone Tire & Rubber. He was also a member of The Operators Local 407. Mr. Newman enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and traveling with his family. He especially enjoyed spending time with his beloved children and grandchildren.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving and devoted wife of 67 years, Wilda Newman; four sons, Robert L. Newman (Elaine) of Lacassine, LA, Patrick J. Newman (Elaine) of Lake Charles, LA, Charles A. Newman (Pamela) of Okeechobee, FL, John S. Newman (Angie) of Iowa, LA; one daughter, Clare Newman Blackwell (Barry) of Moss Bluff, LA; one sister, Juanita Clement of California; fifteen grandchildren; nineteen great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and sisters, Nora Mae LaRocca, and Rose Louviere and grandson, Brian Joseph Newman.

A funeral mass will be held at 11:30 AM on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at St. Margaret Catholic Church in Lake Charles. Father Samuel Orsot will officiate. Burial will follow in Orange Grove Cemetery in Lake Charles under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation will begin on Friday in the funeral home from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a Cursillo rosary being recited at 5:45 PM. Visitation will resume on Saturday from 9:30 AM until leaving for the church at 11:00 AM.