Eddy Lee Newell

Eddy Lee Newell, age 57, of Sanford passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2019.

He was born in Lee County on September 20, 1962 to Bobbie Jean Newell Barham.  Eddy worked many years as a truck driver.

In addition to his mother, Eddy is survived by his step-father Stanley Barham; girlfriend, Barbara Ann Tilley; step-children, Jessie James Tilley, John Wayne Tilley and Elizabeth Ann Thompson and aunt, Eva Hicks.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, October 21, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Brush Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Bear Creek, North Carolina with Rev. Robert Thomas officiating.  Friends will be received following the service at Barbara’s home.

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