Jason R. Newman, 61, of rural Montpelier, passed away Friday morning, Aug. 23, 2019, at his residence.

Jason was born in Bluffton on Sept. 26, 1957, to Jesse C. and Blanche (Arnold) Newman. His mother, Blanche Perry of Montpelier, survives.

Survivors include three sons, Jason L. (Yvonnea) Newman of Ft. Wayne, Jeremy Newman of Ft. Wayne, and Rayce Newman of Montpelier; two sisters, Jessica (Harold) James of Ossian and Jackie (Mike) Young of Zanesville; and three brothers, Jeffrey Newman of Poneto, Jerome (Melissa) Newman of Montpelier, and Jason (Lisa) Small of Montpelier; along with ten grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

In addition to his father, Jason was preceded in death by a son, Randy Newman.

Visitation will be Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, from 2:00 until 8:00 PM, at Goodwin – Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel in Bluffton. Services will be Wednesday, Aug. 28, at 10:00 AM, at the funeral home, with one hour of visitation prior to the service. Pastor Tony Robles will officiate. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Bluffton.