Johnny Ray "Bam Bam" New

Mr. Johnny Ray "Bam Bam" New, age 58 of Cobden, died Sunday, May 22, 2016 at his home. He was born March 22, 1958 in Muncie, IN, the son of Lee Hollis and Hazel (Malone) New. He married Ruth Seals on August 14, 1976. Johnny is survived by his loving wife, Ruth New of Cobden; son, Johnny "Jay" (Hailey) New of Dongola; daughter, Natasha (Ben) Casey of Anna; four grandchildren, Kailey and Paisley New, Keron and Kayleen; two sisters, Ginger "Twink" (Bryan) Morrison of Cobden, Patricia (Pete) Williams of Annapolis, MO; two brothers, Clyde (Cindy) New of Bryant, IN, and Larry (Charlotte) New of Muncie, IN; other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Zane; one brother, Charles Maurice New; and one sister, Nancy A. Timmons. Johnny worked as a carpenter and truck driver for many years and was a Harley Davidson fan. Johnny proudly served his country in the United States Army. Funeral services for Mr. Johnny Ray "Bam Bam" New will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, 2016 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Cobden with Jeff Starr officiating. Interment will be in the Cobden Cemetery. Graveside military rites will be conducted by the Carroll P. Foster Post #2455 of the V.F.W. in Anna. Friends may call after 12:00 noon and until the service hour at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, 2016 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Cobden. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Envelopes will be at the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Cobden. Visitation Service Wednesday, May 25, 2016,12:00PM-2:00PM Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home 214 North Front Street Cobden, Illinois 62920 Memorial/Funeral Service Wednesday, May 25, 2016,2:00PM Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home 214 North Front Street Cobden, Illinois 62920 Cemetery Service Wednesday, May 25, 2016, Cobden Cemetery Cobden School Road Cobden, Illinois 62920