Arthur (Billy) Collier Newman entered into eternal rest on October 2, 2023, at home in Woodbridge, Virginia surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on September 12, 1940, to his father Arthur (Todd) Amos Washington and mother Willie Precious Newman in Charlottesville, Virginia. He was also raised in Culpepper, Virginia. Later in life he moved to Dumfries, Virginia and lastly, Woodbridge, Virginia.

Arthur worked as a Truck Driver for many years. He retired from Berry Paving & Concrete Construction.

Arthur was a very caring, loving, and humorous person. He would always put others needs and wants ahead of his own. He loved fishing, was a huge Dallas Cowboy's fan, loved playing and watching softball, loved watching Western Movies, loved working on vehicles, and absolutely enjoyed playing bingo. He most certainly loved spending quality time with his family and friends.

Arthur accepted his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at a very young age. One of his favorite scriptures was from the 23rd of Psalms. Arthur battled with Dementia and most recently, Lung Cancer. Arthur was a Warrior and did not let this get him down. He fought this battle to the end. He thanked all of his family and friends for being in his life. Many times he would say "The Lord has been very good to me."

Arthur married his beautiful wife Loretta Newman on his birthday on September 12, 2006.

Arthur is preceded in death by his father, Arthur (Todd) Amos Washington; and mother, Willie Precious Newman; brothers, Charlie, Jack, George N., Earl, Jimmy, Bennie, Sonny, George W., James Edward, Joe, Martin, Dallas and Roy; and sisters, Alice, Betty, and Precious.

He leaves to cherish his sweet and loving memories to his beautiful wife ,Loretta Newman; his two surviving sisters, Sarah (Leo), and Martha (William); two surviving brothers, Henry (Lorraine) and Thomas; his amazing children, Timothy (Edwina) Newman, Donna Harris, MonaLisa (Joshua), Peterbark, Rhonda (Phillip) Carter, Arthur (Robin) Newman, Reynolds, Earl (Susan) Newman, Lorraine (Gregory) Fowlkes, and Rosie Chapman; several nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives.

Arthur will be missed greatly by all who loved him dearly. Flower arrangements can be sent to the funeral home in memory of Arthur.

A viewing will be held at A.L. Bennett and Son Funeral Home, 200 Butternut Drive, Fredericksburg, VA, 22408, on Monday, October 23, 2023, at 11:00 AM, followed by a funeral service at 12:00 PM.

A repast will follow the service at Triangle Fire Department, 18321 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Triangle, VA 22172.

Please do not forget to wear your Dallas Cowboy's colors (not mandatory).