Joe D. Newman, 82, of Perryton, Texas passed away peacefully on Monday, March 9, 2026 in Amarillo, Texas.

Joe was born on January 5, 1944 in Perryton, Texas to Daniel A. Newman and Helen M. Eiland. He was a member of Key Heights Baptist Church in Perryton, Tx. Joe graduated from Perryton High School in 1962 and was the Ranger mascot for 2 years of his high school career.  He was an avid rancher who was extremely proud of continuing the genetic lines passed down from Percy Powers through his cow herd which he often referred to as his "Black Ladies". Joe would not only give you the shirt off of his back he would also give you the money in his pocket.  He lived his life by faith and wanted all to know Jesus Christ as their lord and savior.

John 3:16 'For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life'

Joe is survived by two sisters, Lanora Reynolds of Perryton, Texas, and Kathy Snyder also of Perryton; two brothers, Bill Newman and wife Vee of Guymon, Oklahoma, and Dale Newman and wife Candee of Stillwater, Oklahoma; one stepson, Wayne Yates of Texhoma, Oklahoma; five nephews, Brent Snyder and wife Pepper of Amarillo, Texas, Chad Newman and wife Susan of Guymon, Oklahoma, David Reynolds and wife Nancy of Blue Springs, Missouri, Danny Reynolds and wife Sherry of Stigler, Oklahoma, and Brandon Newman of Edmond, Oklahoma; four nieces, Nikki Stork and husband Chris of Goodwell, Oklahoma, Belinda Kates and husband Jerry of Stigler, Oklahoma, Amy Dearmin and husband Chris of Balko, Oklahoma and Brandee Snook and husband Troy of Ford, Kansas; sixteen great nieces and nephews and numerous friends that will always be family.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

The family requests memorials be made to Key Heights Baptist Church and the Museum of the Plains

Matthew 25:21 'Well done, good and faithful servant.'

Well done, Joe, Well done!