Thomas E. Newson

It is with great sadness that we announced the passing of Thomas E. "Big Tommy" Newson Sr. Tommy passed away peacefully in his home on October 14, 2026, at the age of 63. He was born April 16, 1963, in Greenville, Mississippi.

Big Tommy was well known throughout Lorain County. He drove semi for the last 15 years and enjoyed working in real estate. He was business oriented with everything he sat out to accomplish. Big Tommy loved to gamble and crack jokes with his family and friends. He earned the name "Big Dad" from his grandchildren and spent his time being social and entertaining his loved ones.

He is survived by his children Iesha Newson, Richard Newson and Tymerus Newson, Raven Bell, Ryan Bell, and bonus son Patience Calloway Williams; his life partner Dajanee Williams; his siblings Carolyn "Kitten" Newson, Linda "Diane" Newson, Leola "Dee Dee" Newson, Larry Moore, and Allison "Yamma" Newson and Dewayne "Duck" Newson, as well as a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly.

Big Tommy will be greeted in eternity by his wife Tiffany Newson, parents Josephine Newson and John L. Newson, his sister Mary "Lu" Henderson, and brothers James "Skin" Moore, John L. "Bo" Newson II, Richard T. Newson, as well as his oldest son Thomas E. Newson Jr., and grandson Mehki Newson.

We find comfort in knowing Big Tommy departed this world peacefully and surrounded by love, he is at peace and his spirit will live on in the stories we share as well as the love we all hold in our hearts.

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