Jessie Ray Newmons of Wallace, NC, passed away at home on Friday, August 1, 2025, after a period of declining health.  Born on April 22, 1952, he is the son of the late Nathan Paul and Christine Wiley Newmons.  Also preceding him in death are his wife of fifty-two years—Willa Jean Knowles Newmons; brothers—William Paul Newmons, Kenneth Wayne Newmons, and Edward Earl Newmons; and sister—Emma Isabell Newmons.

Left to cherish his memory are his children—Jessica Newmons of Wallace and Nathan of Wallace and wife Wendy Newmons of Kinston; grandchildren—Kayla Batson of Willard, Kimmie Batson of Wallace, Katie Batson of Wallace, Kayla Fitzgerald of Kinston, Mason Fitzgerald of Kinston, and Jaxon Newmons of Wallace; and brothers—Ernest Edgar Newmons and wife Deborah of Willard, and Michael Lynn Newmons of Wallace; sister-in-law—Toni Newmons of Willard; and many nieces, nephews, and family friends.

Mr. Newmons was a gentle man who was 'set in his ways, which was usually right—if you asked him'.  He was "strong willed" but was also loving, kind, and caring.  He was known in the community of Wallace as "Mr. Fix It" because he was very versed in a multitude of areas such as carpentry, roofing and other small jobs.  He was one of those rare individuals who were truly considered a 'jack of all trades'.  He loved and treasured his family more than anything else on earth.   Many very happy days in his life were spent while hunting or fishing.

A service to celebrate his life is set for 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, in the chapel of Padgett Funeral Home.  Officiating in the ceremony will be Reverend Kelvin Gurley.  Padgett Funeral Home is assisting the Newmons family.