David Lee Newell, Sr., 74, of Suffolk passed away on December 3, 2013. He was born in Charlotte, NC to Catherine O. Newell and the late Mitchell M. Newell, Sr. David is predeceased by his wife of 54 years, Jacqueline R. Newell. David worked as a heavy equipment mechanic for Hampton Roads Mechanical.

In addition to his mother he is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law Sandra N. and Frederick DeArment of New Bern, NC and Pamela L. Newell and Ihab AlKhafagi of Suffolk; sons and daughter-in-law David Lee Newell, Jr. and Donald W. and Deborah Newell, all of Suffolk; grandchildren: Ryan DeArment, Shawn DeArment, Steven DeArment, Kimora Newell, David Newell, III, Michael Newell, Contesa Newell, Madison Newell and Robert Windsor; 5 great grandchildren; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Mitchell and Patricia Newell, Jr., Gary and Elaine Newell, Sr., and John and Linda Newell, Sr.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, December 6, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Holly Lawn Cemetery with Rev. Raymond Hampton officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday evening from 7 – 9 p.m. at Parr Funeral Home and Crematory, 3515 Robs Dr., Suffolk, VA 23434. Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com