Marvin Keith Newnum, 89, of Tangier, Indiana, went to be with the Lord on October 19, 2026.
Born January 16, 1937, he was the son of Connie and Gladys (Chapman) Newnum. Keith attended Tangier High School and graduated in 1955, playing basketball and baseball. He founded Newnum and Sons Garage in 1974 with locations in Tangier, Rockville, and Covington. He married Doris Scott Newnum on December 25, 1955, who preceded him in death on May 11, 2001. He later married Evelyn Hughes Newnum, who preceded him in death on October 9, 2012.
Keith retired in 1999. He was a member of the Newnum Brothers Gospel Quartet, starting at the age of four, traveling to sing in churches around the Midwest. He was a member of Rush Creek Worship Center. He used his creative mechanical skills in retirement to constantly tinker and invent. He coached youth baseball. His family is thankful for the Godly example that he showed throughout his life.
Keith is survived by his children, Julie McKeighen (Bob) of Tangier (former missionary in Liberia), Nick Newnum (Sheila) of Tangier, and Doug Newnum (Debbie) of Tangier. He is also survived by grandchildren: Jackie Hayden (Dan) of Moscow, Tennessee; Matt McKeighen (Manuela) of Sterling Heights, Michigan; Melanie Miller (Matt) of Tangier; Mike McKeighen (Mandy) of Columbia, South Carolina; Corey Newnum (Natalie) of Tangier; Amanda Patton (Bruce) of Rockville; Jared Newnum (Darcy) of Graysville; Lainey McCrory (Qynn) of Tangier; Ethan Newnum (Elizabeth) of Ladoga; Chelsea Leonard (Alex) of Kingman; and Landon Newnum (Kenzy) of Tangier. He is also survived by 28 great grandchildren (with two on the way), and one great great grandchild (with one on the way).
Services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Rush Creek Worship Center, 11025 N B’Dale Road, Bloomingdale, Indiana, with Pastor Doug Newnum and Pastor Gary Wright officiating. Burial will follow at Rush Creek Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, October 23, at Gooch Funeral Home, 112 West Howard Street, Rockville.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Gooch Funeral Home, Rockville.
Online condolences may be shared at www.goochfuneralhome.com.
