James Herbert Newman, age 91 of Ducktown, TN passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020 in the PruittHealth of Blue Ridge. He was born on September 25, 1928 in Mascot, TN to the late Dewey Newman and Minnie Newman. Mr. Newman worked with the Tennessee Copper Company for seventeen years leaving to follow construction work as a welder and pipefitter for thirty-one years. He retired and owned a music store for many years. Mr. Newman lived most of his life in Cartersville, GA until returning to Ducktown in 2013. He attended Mine City Church of Ducktown. Mr. Newman was a banjo player. His most prized possessions were his Bible and Banjo. He is the great-great grandfather of five generations. Mr. Newman is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Christine Newman and siblings, Dewey Newman, Jr., John Newman, Vineyard Newman, Carl Newman, Lilly Smith, Lela Bigham and Hazel Weeks. Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Debbie (Richard) Ledford of Ducktown, TN; daughter, Kathy Cutcher of Turtletown, TN; son and daughter-in-law, Tony (Sheila) Newman of Loudon, TN; grandchildren, Jamie (Jan) Queen of Delano, TN, Julie Queen of Ducktown, TN, Christie (Wesley) Whitener of Blue Ridge, GA, Kenny (Stephanie) Newman of Turtletown, TN, Marty Newman of Loudon, TN and Laci (Chad) Howard of Etowah, TN; great-grandchildren, Bridget (Chris) Mull, Jake (Savannah) Loudermilk, Justin (Tonya) Queen, Luke Whitener, Karlee (Chase) McHan, Maddox Newman, Kendra Newman, Jasmine Newman and Hannah Howard; great-great-grandchildren, Owen Mull, Atlas Mull, Elana Loudermilk, Ellie Loudermilk, Zayden Painter, Stryker McHan, Liam McHan, Trinity Queen and Jonathan Queen; brother, Jimmy Newman and sister, Carzell Newman also survive. A private Graveside Service was held on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 from the Hopewell Cemetery in Murphy, NC with Rev. Donald Weaver officiating. Music was by Rev. Kenny ONeal. Pallbearers were Jamie Queen, Kenny Newman, Luke Whitener, Wesley Whitener, Jake Loudermilk and Justin Queen. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Copperhill was in charge of the arrangements. .