William (Bill) Wright Newnam, Age 85 of Waverly, GA, formerly of Easton, MD, passed away on June 1, 2022 after a battle with sepsis at SE Georgia Health System hospital in Brunswick, GA.

Mr. Newnam was born on May 15, 1937, to Maurice Everest Newnam, Jr. and Louise Wright Newnam in Easton, Maryland. He was also the stepson of the late Lillian Pritchett Newnam. He graduated from Easton High School in 1955 and went on to Johns Hopkins University where he graduated in 1959 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.

After graduation, Mr. Newnam worked for Amoco Chemicals in the polymers and intermediate chemicals division, retiring in 1997.  He also spent 30 years in the Army Reserves, graduating from the US Army War College in 1982 and retiring in 1989 at the rank of full Colonel.

A resident of Waverly, GA for many years, Mr. Newnam was a member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church, where he served as a Verger for several years. He was also an active volunteer with the AARP.

Mr. Newnam is survived by his wife, Lilian Manning Newnam, his three children from his first marriage, Jeffrey (Kimberly), Michael and Kathryn; 2 stepdaughters, Kimberly, and Kellie (Corey), and grandchildren, Edward, Haley, Chadd, Cameron, Collin, Dillon, Alexandra, Carter, Isaac, Kayla, Ross, Jessica, and Rachel., His is also survived by the mother of his children, Ellen Melka and his brother, Maurice E. (Mike) Newnam III (Suzan) of Easton, MD.

A memorial service will be held at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, July 7,2022 at 2:30PM. A Zoom link will be provided on St. Mark's website. Inurnment with military honors will be held at the church columbarium following the service.

Donations may be made in Bill's honor to the charity of your choosing.

Chapman Funeral Chapel & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.