Raymond A. Newkirk

September 24, 1948 - April 8, 2021

Raymond A. Newkirk, 72, a life long Hopewell/Stow Creek area resident, passed away on Thursday morning April 8, 2021 in Inspira Medical Center Vineland after an extended illness. Born in Bridgeton, he was the son of the late Raymond B. and Carolyn (Basetti) Newkirk and the husband of Heather (Eadie) Newkirk. Mr. Newkirk was raised on his family's Hopewell Township farm where he worked until a stroke curtailed his farming activities. He also for a time, drove truck for several area companies and for many area farmers. He graduated from Bridgeton High School with the class of 1966 and was a member of the Future Farmers of America. He also proudly served as a life member of the Hopewell Stow Creek Volunter Fire Company with 50 plus years of service. In addition to his wife Heather, he is survived by his son Raymond C. Newkirk of Stow Creek and daughter Deidre A. Newkirk of Stow Creek and many cousins. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a sister Anne L Felmey and brother in law William Felmey. Family and friends are invited to attend graveside funeral services on Monday April 12, 2021 at 11:00am in Cohansey Baptist Cemetery, Roadstown, NJ. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in memory of Raymond be made to the Hopewell Stow Creek Fire Company 761 Roadstown Road, Bridgeton NJ 08302