Thomas "Tom" Newcomer, 90, of Jesup, Ga. died Sunday, May 5, 2024 under the care of Hospice of South Georgia.  The West Virginia native and former resident of Savannah had lived in Wayne County the past several years and was a member of New Hope Freewill Baptist Church.  The retired insurance agent enjoyed singing in choirs and praise teams and was in a gospel trio, "Glad Tidings". He also enjoyed traveling, visiting family, attending church events and was an avid supporter of the Coastal Empire Polio Survivors Association (CEPSA).  Tom was a loving and devoted husband to his deceased wife of 24 years, Eunice H. Waters Newcomer.  His two daughters, Sharon Jean Hicks and Kimberly Ann Rogers also preceded him along with a son, Chris Newcomer, grandchildren, Tenille Davis and Stephen Waters, siblings, Jack, Carl, Peggy Newcomer and Jerry Trent.

Survivors are two daughters, Marilyn Mizell of Charleston, SC and Wanda Jo (Dr. Steven) Bischof of Jesup; 3 sons, Tommy (Rene) Newcomer of Indiana, Penn., James "Billy" (Brenda) Waters of Savannah and Ron (Linda) Waters of Jesup; grandchildren, James Waters, III, Heather (Jay) Shellenberger, Cindy (John) Lynah, Tommy (Amanda) Waters, Anthony (Liz) Boaen, Aimie (Paul) Razza, Savannah Jo (Brent) Barton, Casey and Chase Newcomer, Syndey Michael Lucas, Diana, Michael and Geneva Newcomer; brother, Arley (Jeanie) Trent of Orlando, Fla.; numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 11 AM Thursday, May 9, 2024 at New Hope Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor Tim Horne officiating. Interment will follow in the New Hope Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be his grandsons.

Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to New Hope Freewill Baptist Church, 1240 New Hope Road, Jesup, GA 31545 or CEPSA, P.O. Box 14355, Savannah, GA 31416.

Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home of Jesup is in charge of arrangements.