William (Buddy) New, with his loving family by his side, went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 15, 2015. He was born June 2, 1955 in Danville, Arkansas to the late Jack and Esther New, also was preceded in death by his mother and father-in-law, Barbara K. Roberts and Gerald Roberts.
He is survived by his loving wife, Amy New; three sisters, Susie (Cecil) Bishop of Hot Springs, AR, Shirley (Jim) McConnell of Carter Cove/Plainview, AR, Becky Ellis of Hot Springs, AR; one brother, John (Billie) New of Jacksonville, AR; five daughters, Casandra New and Jessica New both of Bismarck, AR, Sara Blackmon of Hot Springs, AR, Emily New of Donaldson, AR. and Tracy Miller of Hot Springs, AR.; two sons, Christopher New of Flagstaff, Arizona, Buddy Jack New of Malvern, AR.; seven grandchildren, Alexis Holden of Bismarck, AR., Scarlet New of Donaldson, AR., Lucas New and Dillion New both of Malvern, AR; Christopher Knotts of Grafton, West Virginia, Lucious New and Tyler New both of Benton, AR.
Buddy grew up in Plainview, Arkansas and graduating from high school, joined the National Guard where he served for two years. He moved to Hot Springs, Arkansas and later to Donaldson, Arkansas after his marriage to Amy. Buddy was a wonderful brother, father and husband. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, loved camping and being in the outdoors. Buddy had many nieces, nephews and friends that loved him. He is going to be missed by everyone who knew and loved him.
A celebration of Buddy's life will be announced by the family at a later date.
In memory of Buddy New, memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice of Hot Springs 628 Malvern Ave. Hot Springs, Arkansas 71901.
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