Newcombe Wasson

George Newcombe Wasson passed away Monday, October 30, 2023, in Chiefland, Florida. He was born on August 2, 1940, in Nashville, TN, to S. E. Wasson, Jr. and Miriam N. Wasson. He moved to Bronson, FL in 1948 from Donelson, TN. Newcombe graduated from Bronson High School in 1959. He was All State Basketball in 1958 and 1959 and All Conference in Football in 1959. Upon graduating High School, Newcombe joined the United States Marine Corps and served his country for eight years. He retired from the insurance business after 42 years. Newcombe was one of the founding fathers of the Chiefland Golf and Country Club, literally putting blood, sweat, and tears into the golf course. Newcombe married the love of his life, Karen Cannon Wasson on July 23, 1973. Together, they ran the insurance agency and were known to give back to the community. Newcombe and Karen founded the charitable ministry named the Joy of Giving. The charity remained open for eight years and helped countless people. Newcombe was a member of First Baptist Church of Chiefland for over 40 years. He was an adult Sunday School Teacher for a class lovingly known as the “Misfits”. He was a Mason – a member of the Brown Lodge #51 for over 50 years. He volunteered at the Chiefland High School Football games as the announcer for over 25 years and became “the Voice of the Chiefland Indians”. He was appointed one of the first 50 nuisance alligator Trappers in the state of Florida in 1978. Newcombe is survived by his wife, Karen, his children Stewart Wasson (Kari), Tony Wasson (Andrea), Charles Williams, and Justin Wasson (Jamie); his grandchildren, Josh (Hannah), Clenton (Brooke), Meagan (Eric), Clay (Shelby), Kendon (Trisha), Dale (Jessi), Bridget, and Parker; his great-grandchildren, Colton, Rylee, Hadlee, Brighton, Kynlee, Silas, Jax, Luke, Brooks, and Grace; his brother Pat (Sandy), his beloved nieces and nephews and his cherished dog, of 12 years, Nugget. Newcombe is preceded in death by his parents, S.E., Jr. and Miriam Wasson, his brother, Samuel Edward Wasson, III, his sister, Miriam Ann Britt and his beloved daughter-in-law Dina Roberts Wasson. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at 11:00, at the First Baptist Church in Chiefland, Florida. Visitation held one hour prior with Pastor Kris Mullis officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family asks to please consider a donation to Haven Hospice of Chiefland who have faithfully cared for our loved one. Arrangements have been placed under the care of the Rick Gooding Funeral Home Chiefland Chapel, with locations in Cross City 352-498-5400 and Chiefland 352-493-0050. Please sign the online guest book at rickgoodingfuneralhomes.com

Newcombe Wasson

August 2, 1940 - October 30, 2023