Bradley Newsom

Bradley Thomas Newsom, 42, of Meridian, passed away Friday, November 13, 2009 at his residence in Meridian.

The funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, at the Seventh and James Baptist Church, 602 James Avenue, Waco, with Dr. J. Preston Bright and Dr. Raymond Bailey officiating.

The committal service will be 4 p.m. Wednesday at Laurel Land Memorial Park, 6000 South R. L. Thornton Freeway, Dallas.

Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Blvd.

Brad was born November 13, 1967 in Dallas. He grew up in Waco and graduated from Midway High School (1986), Baylor University (1991) and Baylor Law School (1994).

He practiced law in Bosque and Hill Counties, and was also the city attorney for Crawford.

Brad was active in the Masons, believing in brotherhood. Brad was serving as Master of the White Rock Lodge, Past Master of the Meridian Lodge, District Deputy Grand Master, and was a member of the Masonic Grand Lodge of Texas. He was also a member of the Waco Allied Masonic Degrees, the Scottish Rite and the York Rite.

He was president of the North Bosque EMS.

Brad enjoyed living in the country. He was an avid hunter, dog trainer, and outdoorsman. He was a collector of wildlife art and fine wines. He was a good friend to many. He loved practicing law and helping his clients, and was known for his giving nature and generosity.

Brad is survived by his parents, Tom and Jane Newsom of Waco; sister, Amy Anderson and her husband, Cory, of Dallas and their children, Bryn and Whit; and numerous cousins.

Pallbearers will be Cory Zane Anderson, Brian Cantrell, Judge David Christian, Hugh Hackney, George Hallmark, Mark Pratt, J.T. Rabon, Randy Wiggins, David Holmes and Judge Artie Lee Harris.

In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, 2222 Welborn Street, Dallas, Texas 75219.

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