Gene Newman of Opelika was born in Sylacauga, Alabama on April 19, 1951 to the late James and Dean Newman and passed away On June 9, 2016. He was 65 years old. He owned and operated his own plumbing business for over 25 years. He loved working on cars and playing golf with his buddies. He proudly served his country in the Army during Vietnam. He is survived by his wife Pansy Newman; children, Jennifer Ray (Steven), April Clark (Randy), and Scott Dubose; grandchildren, Spencer Ray (Aapana), Presley Ray, Seth Ray, Ian Clark, Cera Clark, Sydney Dubose, and Parker Dubose; great grandson Grayson Ray; sister Bonnie Heath, and brother Jimmy Newman (Sharon), and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members. His family to receive friends Saturday, June 11, 2016 from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m. in the Parlor at Frederick-Dean Funeral Home. His family to receive friends Saturday, June 11, 2016 from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m. in the Parlor at Frederick-Dean Funeral Home.