Robert Harvey Newberry

Robert Harvey Newberry, LTC, U. S. Army (retired) died February 16, 2011 at his home in Dawsonville, GA at the age of 91. He was born January 19, 1920 to Carrie and Henry Grady Newberry in Lizella, GA.

Lt. Col. Newberry had a long and distinguished military career. He served as commander of E. Co. 517 Parachute Company in Europe during WWII, and as commanding officer of the 3rd Battalion, 31st Infantry during the Korean conflict. He was a graduate of the Command and General Staff College and the Army Language School (Greek). His military decorations included 3 Bronze Stars, 2 Purple Hearts and the Army Commendation medal. Subsequent to retiring from the Army in 1970, Mr. Newberry served as Deputy Director of the Alabama state parks until his retirement in 1981.

Mr. Newberry was preceded in death by his wife, Emily Johnson Newberry, daughter, Susan Newberry Berryman, his parents, and siblings, Jack Newberry, Marcus Newberry, Grace Keadle and Albert Newberry.

He is survived by his daughter, Rhonda Newberry Hildreth; son-in-law, W. Bartley Hildreth, granddaughter, Amy Johnson Hildreth, and many nieces and nephews.

Graveside Services will be held at Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, GA on February 17, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Jerry Gill officiating.

Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming, Georgia is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be made at www.ingramfuneralhome.co