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Most recently, I have been consumed with my life and strayed from staying in touch with Joe other than a few comments on his insightful posts and perhaps one email.
And here is how life kicks us in the ass. Someday never comes.
I am in shock and sad beyond belief.
Joe, I am sorry I never met you in person, may you rest in peace and know that you were respected and admired by many.
My deepest condolences to his family and friends.
Just not enough words to describe.
Godspeed Joe you meant the world to all that knew you.
Prayers and thoughts to his family.
Sucks he wasn’t posting in here over the past several months- feels like we missed out on the last months of his life.
I’d like to pay my respects if the timing lines up (will be in the Houston area next week). Keep us updated..
Funeral Service’s
Joe Newmann
Memorial Funeral Home
1750 Hwy 12
Vidor, Texas 77662
Visitation Saturday Aug 14 6-9
Services Aug 15 @ 2:00
There is a floral shop next door. The number is 409-769-8118.
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I loved Joe , and he was a dear friend. I will miss him a lot. The past 36 hours , all I thought about was losing him as my friend. Me and the other guys in our little chat group are devastated at the moment. My condolences go out to all his family and friends. He was loved by many.
I will forever treasure later going through a year or so of Joe, Kenny and I trying to do a group swingarm buy from Karl Landrus with Joe in the lead on "communicating" with Karl. You can imagine Joe's nudging, lol.
And there are a million of those Joe adventures with folks on the board.
Truly heartsick.
Really was looking forward to you painting my CL parts. It'll take forever for me to get to that project anyway ...
Say hi to Danny for me.
Rip in Peace Joe ...
Godspeed Joe.
RIP Newmann.
i always clicked on a post that was started by him or that he replied to. always. i always enjoyed reading his posts, looking at his amazing bike collection, seeing the pictures of the weather chaos down south, etc. he will be missed.
just went to the Gas station and there was a queue, some young kid was packing his basket with crisps and sweets, I said to him, "You got a load of crisps and sweets there mate! Not so good for you¬"- he replied, "Yes I know, but I burn it off because I do motocross!!". Kid was only 11 years old and had a 125cc and was telling me all about his bikes and racing.... we got talking.
Strange rarely meet riders here and the kid was telling me, full of enthusiasm of his bikes and exploits- suddenly I thought of Joe and his passing and kind of choked up badly, whilst chatting to the kid.....
Was like a youngster with life ahead of him and a love of motocross bikes and all the enthusiasm he had- couldn't help thinking of Joe- older but the same or more passion and equal enthusiasm but his life had come to an end as the kids life and passion for bikes was just beginning. Kind of fitting.
RIP in peace Joe and God bless to his family and friends.
I met Joe online back in the MD days. We shared a passion for old Elsinores and vintage bikes in general.
We sold parts back and forth and I did the same with his brother, Al.
Met him at an AHRMA race at Hardrock in Florida back in 2001 or 2002.. It was a soaker/mudfest day but it didn't matter. We were racing old dirt bikes and having fun. Joe was not only a great restoration person, but a damn fast rider too.
RIP. The world lost a great moto guy. My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.
I'm sure you're already helping someone out wherever you are, making friends and sharing some opinions.
God Speed
Launching a 100’ triple on his ‘74 CR 250.
Jefferson , one of his favorite races.
Always joked about cleaning all his bikes with a wire brush.
Him and Marty Smith talking about his RC 500!
Thanks for the kind words everyone!
Darrick Newmann
So sorry for your loss Darrick.
Condolences to your family and close friends.
Pit Row
Sorry for the derail.
When I think of him and his love for 125s? I smile.
Yesterday was a practice/warm up day for Vegas to Reno. I took my beautiful Joe Approved 2007 RM125 and my Dezert CRF450X. The RM was In there ‘just because’; but, after the text I got yesterday, I just unloaded the 125 & rode from Mammoth to Mono Lake and back. Joe would’ve loved it. We all should take a moment and get “a little bit of Joe on” in our daily lives.
Joe, thanks for being my friend and all the history and laughs as we sat and watched the kids race.
Once again…for the second time in these last few weeks…my sincerest condolences to the people of The Great State of Texas.
For someone I didn't know except on this forum, his passing is affecting me a lot right now. He's one of the good guys.
My condolences to you and your family.
You'll all be in my prayers both now and for the forseeable future.
You father was a wonderful, thoughtful, generous and well respected man and one of the very best friends that I ever had.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family.
Godspeed Joe.
RIP Moto Brother..
His Motorcycles were literally Works of Art and I remember drooling over them and his shop when he had them on display and shared.
I can only imagine in real Life it was much more than that and I knew he had a HUGE Heart when he would tell stories of feeding and taking in stray cats 🐈
He must have been a Great Dad and Father figure to look up to. I know there are no words to ease your pain but he will not be forgotten.
Take care Darrick, this Moto community Luved your Dad and wants you to keep your chin up in these sad times....
That's what the legend "Newman" would want.
Gary
Sincere condolences
Your pops was a class act and he will definitely be missed. Condolences to you and your family and Godspeed to Joe........
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