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John Andrew “Andy” New

April 6, 1948 – April 9, 2026

John Andrew “Andy” New, beloved husband, devoted father and grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026 surrounded by the love of his family.

Andy was a man of quiet strength and steady presence. Known to his wife, Rita, as her “Gentle Giant,” he carried great physical strength paired with a deeply kind and compassionate heart. He was the kind of man …

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Rita. I am very sorry for your and everyone lost. Big John was a very good man . We really thought alot of him. 
Rita. I am very sorry for your and everyone lost. Big John was a very good man . We really thought …
Rita. I am very sorry for your and everyone lost. Big John was a…
We're so sorry that Andy's no longer physically with us. His spirit will always be with us ❤️. 
We're so sorry that Andy's no longer physically with us. His spirit will always be with us ❤️. 
We're so sorry that Andy's no longer physically with us. His spi…

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Born

April 6th, 1948
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Passed away

April 9th, 2026
Lasker, NC

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Cause of death

Congestive Heart Failure

Method of disposition

Cremation

Gentiva Hospice
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