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Daniel Allen Newcombe, age 71, left this earth in a blaze of glory on September 12, 2015 while surrounded by family and close friends. Danny was born on July 27, 1944 to James and Katie Morrow Newcombe of Mooresville, where he was born, raised, and lived his entire life. A graduate of the former Troutman High School, Danny married the love of his life, Willa "Billie" Herron on June 7, 1963 at Shearer Presbyterian Church, where they celebrated their Golden Anniversary exactly 50 years later. Danny was a true cowboy in every sense, and later became a self-described "outlaw" while driving his 18-wheeler across the U.S. and into Canada. He was an enthusiastic gun owner and later began loading his own bullets after retiring. He frequently engaged in political activism through his support of the NRA, as well as rallying others in support of the right to bear arms. Danny often enjoyed lively conversations (which would sometimes turn into debates) about his passion and love of the 3 J’s: John Wayne, Johnny Cash, and Jesus Christ. He truly was a great man of firm faith and conviction in his beliefs, as well as in his love of honey, chocolate, and ice cream. Danny will be missed by the many people who knew and loved him. He will be remembered fondly for his kind, compassionate, generous nature, the ever-present smile on his face, his trusting blue eyes, and his "Smoky & the Bandit" styled moustache. His life and legacy will be carried on through his loving wife Billie, daughter Sonya Newcombe Schmid and husband Jim Schmid of Concord, niece Tracy Kirkland Eldridge and husband Mitchell "Mickey" Eldridge of Denver, older brother James "Jim" Newcombe of Mooresville, and sister Jane Newcombe Biggerstaff, also of Mooresville. The family will be receiving visitors on Thursday, September 17th, 2015 from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm at Cavin-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory, located at 494 East Plaza Drive, Mooresville. A celebration of Danny’s life will be held on Friday, September 18th at 11:00 am at Shearer Presbyterian Church located at 684 Presbyterian Road, Mooresville, followed by the interment at Glenwood Memorial Park. In Danny’s honor, memorials can be made to Shearer Presbyterian Church, 684 Presbyterian Road, Mooresville, NC 28115.

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Daniel Allen Newcombe

July 27, 1944 - September 12, 2015