James Lee "Boopy" Newsom was born on October 17, 1941.  He was the first born child to the union of the late Joshua and Lillian Newsom.  He departed this life on September 17, 2021 at Maria Parham Health in Henderson, North Carolina.

James, throughout his life, was affectionately known as "Boopy" to his family, other friends and relatives.  He never me a stranger  because of his friendly, jovial personality and sense of humor, never forgetting who you were.  He loved to be about people engaging in unique conversations in places the included flea markets, family gatherings and at one of his favorite hangouts, White Castle in Columbus, OH.

James, being adventurous and exploring new horizons, was a high achiever graduating from Mount Hope High School, Mount Hope, WV at the age of sixteen and starting his academic education at Bluefield State University in Bluefield, West Virginia.  While at Bluefield State University, James played football and even played a game against Ohio State University' Archie Griffith.  He graduated with Bachelor's Degrees in Mathematics and Biology.  He was an avid reader and enjoyed bowling.

He eventually settled in Ohio to be among his family, children and grandchildren.  During his lifetime, he also lived or worked in various states the included New York, Missouri, West Virginia and North Carolina.  James was an entrepreneur, worked for several years for the former CAMACO Weatherization Agency involved in heating/air conditioning service, rehabilitation or repair of homes throughout the Columbus, Ohio area and also retired from Genco/Sears.

James, in addition to his parents, was preceded in death by his bothers, Audrey Patrick, William Wayne, Joshua, Charles Andrew, Felipe. Edwin, Eddie, Ronnie and Aaron.

James leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Euretta Newsom; sons, Trenaine of AL and Semaj and Temyus of OH; daughter, Yuneqca of OH; brothers, Ronnie, Roger, and Timothy Newsom all of WV and Dana and Dwight Newsom both of MD; sisters, Patricia Newsom, Betty Nicholes, Jostina Thomas and Regina Harris all of OH, Brenda Newsom of RI, Lillian Alberty of MI, Sheila Marion of MD, Sharon Newsom of PA and Elana Newsom of WV; aunt, Margaret Jackson of Charleston, WV; ten grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service will be held at noon on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Heart of God Ministries, 1703 S. Kanawha Street , Beckley, West Virginia with Bishop David Allen officiating. Friends, while wearing masks and observing social distancing, may view one hour prior to the service.

Burial will follow in Greenwood Memorial Park, Beckley, West Virginia.

Email condolences to richie-johnson@suddenlinkmail.com

Arrangements Entrusted to Richie & Johnson Funeral Parlor in Beckley,  West Virginia.