Michael “Mike” W. Newman passed from this life on April 23, 2023. Mike was a servant to his Lord, Jesus Christ, and is now with him in Heaven. He loved to share his faith with others and could often be found teaching truth from scripture. His passion was not only for everyone to have a saving faith in Christ, but also a solid discipleship and growth in that faith.

Mike is survived by his wife, Lynn Surgeoner Newman of McKinney, TX; his three children, Michael W. Newman, Jr. and his wife Leah Quillen Newman of Carthage, TX, Acacia Newman Newton and her husband Ben Newton of Cooper, TX, and Marcus Jeffrey Newman and his wife Melissa Farnam Newman of Shreveport, LA; his step-father, Merwin McMahen of Shreveport, LA; his two siblings, Deborah Newman of Shreveport, LA and Albert Newman and his wife Jean Newman of Shreveport, LA; his step-sister Tammie McMahen Linden; his eleven grandchildren, Reagan Newman, Abigail Newman Gregorio, Cole Newton, Jacob Newton, Emma Newman, Annalisa Newton, Sydney Newman, Benjamin Newton, Asher Newman, Ace Newman, and Stephanie Newman Connon; many beloved nieces, nephews, in-laws and other dear ones.

He is preceded in death by his father, Esthman Sidney Newman, and his mother, Mildred Beatty McMahen.

Mike was born on October 31, 1952, in Ruston, LA. Mike's family later moved to Shreveport, LA where Mike graduated from C.E. Byrd High School. He attended Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, LA, and later Louisiana State University in Shreveport, LA where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. After many years working as a Shreveport Police Officer, Mike relocated to the DFW Metroplex and had a rewarding career as an IT Project Manager for a variety of organizations.

Through it all, Mike’s real passion was teaching scripture, and he served several different churches as a teacher for young adults. He was diligent in presenting truth and challenging his students to own and understand their faith. His goal was always to develop disciples that would teach others. His impact in this regard has been worldwide as his students have matured and shared the gospel in the places their lives have taken them.

There will not be a memorial service. In lieu of flowers and gifts, Mike has requested to please make a donation in his name to RReach International for the training of pastors and sharing of JESUS CHRIST around the world.

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Dallas, TX 75248

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