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- Needham, John Wesley
Artesia Daily Press Artesia, New Mexico November 12, 2003
Graveside services for John Wesley Needham, 70, who died Saturdayarescheduled for 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Woodbine Cemetery in Artesia. Pastor Rick Sullivan of First Baptist Church will officiate. Needham was born Dec. 28, 1929 in Artesia to Wesley L. and FloraWilsonNeedham. They both preceded him in death as did a sister, BonnieParrishand brother-in -law, John Cockrum. Survivors include one son,John WesleyNeedham Jr. and wife Tina; one daughter, Jana Bartlett andhusband Tonyand two grandchildren, Kyle Smith and Kieran Bartlett, allof Roswell;two sisters, Nora Cockrum of Artesia and Carolyn Plummerand husband Billof Texas; one brother-in-law, Harold Parrish ofArtesia; and severalnieces and nephews. Needham will be remembered by numerous close friends includingKeithJudd, John August Nelson, Jackie Spence, Floyd and Joan Howardand BobCollins, a special uncle, Bob Needham and all the coffeedrinkers at BigT in Artesia. Although spending most of his life in Artesia, he had lived inRoswellfor 17 years. He served in the Army. After returning fromservice hejoined in partnership with his dad to form Needham and SonPump Company.He remained in the water well business until retirementwith SmithMachinery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Post OfficeBox719, Roswell, N.M., 88202 and Roswell Hospice, 1107 S. Main St.,Roswell,88201. Arrangements are under the direction of LaGrone Funeral Home.
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1929 - 2003 (73 years)
