Lt. Col. Richard Wallace ‘Dick’ Newbury, USAF (Ret.) 84, left our world and joined his beloved wife on July 14, 2016. He was born June 14, 1932, in Burlington, to the late Ralph Lewis and Rhoda Agner Newbury.
He was a brave and courageous man, who was a pilot in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years. He flew combat missions in Korea and later in Vietnam. He was an instructor pilot at the Laredo Air Force Base. After retiring from the military, he was a New York Life Insurance representative and was the president and treasurer in the Rotary Club for more than 30 years. He was a talented wood craftsman and mechanic. He designed and built several furniture pieces and household items for his family and friends. A man loved by all; Dick brought a smile to those he came across, either with encouraging words or a lighthearted joke.
Spending time with his son, daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren brought him the most happiness.
Survivors include his daughter, Terry (Stewart) Kimmel; grandchildren, Justin, Christopher and Erin Kimmel; son, Richard F. Newbury; grandchildren, Michelle and Victoria Newbury; his younger brother and sister-in-law, Ralph and Terri Newbury.
He was further preceded in death by his wife, Maria Antonieta Newbury; brothers, Jack Newbury and Jim Newbury.
Mass of the Resurrection was scheduled for July 22, at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, San Antonio, Texas, with interment in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with military honors. Pallbearers were Stewart, Justin, Christopher Kimmel, Rick Newbury, Ralph Newbury and Noah Gonzalez.
The family entrusted Porter Loring Mortuary, San Antonio, Texas, to handle arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Research Institute are suggested.
Well-wishers can visit www.porterloring.com.
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