James Thomas "Lee" Newsome

James Thomas Lee Newsome (Lee) was born August 17, 1974, and passed away suddenly on June 8, 2024, at the age of 49. Lee is survived by his son, Jacob Thomas Lee Newsome; his parents, Johnny Lee and Rhonda Yvette Atwood Newsome; his sisters, Amanda Yvette Heglund (Jess Heglund) and Melissa Ryan Ghezelayagh (Robert Ghezelayagh); Aunt Tammy Atwood; and grandmother, Rachel Atwood. He is remembered by Tommy and Dana Atwood, Ryan Newsome, Lindsey Caudle, Genevieve Robinson, Hanna Ghezelayagh, Sara Ghezelayagh, Shamus Robinson, and Jessah Heglund. Lee was very talented. Some of his talents included drawing, skateboarding, building bicycles, tattooing, and making you laugh... even if he just ticked you off. Lee was the first born of three and the quintessential, "momma's boy." At a young age, he played baseball as his dad coached the team. As he got a little older, "someone" decided it would be a fantastic idea to put him in karate classes. So, he spent most of his teenage years skateboarding with friends and beating people up. At the age of 20, Lee "finally" graduated high school. He posed for graduation pictures holding Jacob in his arms. As a young adult, Lee tried venturing out like most young adults do. But, he always found himself in some kind of trouble and would end up back home. He, finally, resolved that staying home was safer for himself. As an adult, Lee made many friends in the neighborhood. He enjoyed building bicycles for himself and others, working on cars with friends and tattooing. He loved to grill out and listen to music. He looked forward to deep sea fishing with his dad and family vacations to Daytona Beach. Lee didn't live the life we expected or wanted for him. But, he did make an impression on everyone he met. Whether it be through a drawing, a bicycle, tattoo, or just his laugh. Because, his laugh could always make you laugh... even if he just ticked you off. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. Revelation 21:4 (KJV)