Gene Newsom

Gene Newsom, 65, of Little Rock, died September 6, 2009. A 1979 graduate of the University of Arkansas with a degree in Geology, he was a U.S. Army veteran and was employed by the State of Arkansas as a geologist until his retirement. Gene was an avid collector of gems and minerals and traveled extensively to South America on mining ventures. He was an active member of the Hot Springs Geology Club, serving three terms as President.
Preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Jamie Newsom, he is survived by his brother, Philip Newsom and wife, Susan of Memphis, and two nieces, Jaime Newsom and Emily Perez.
There will be visitation Saturday afternoon, September 19 from 4-5 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.), Little Rock. The graveside service will be private. Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Pulaski County, 14600 Colonel Glenn Rd., Little Rock, AR 72210.
Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501)224-2200. Mr. Newsom's online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com