Robert Leon "Kitty" Newcome

McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Robert Leon "Kitty" Newcome, age 93, was born September 15, 1926 and died January 10, 2020 at his residence following a brief illness. A retired employee of Genesco, United States Navy veteran of WWII, and member of the Shellsford Baptist Church, he was the son of the late Henry E. and May Smith Newcome. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Lloyd and Bert Newcome; two sisters, Inez Newcome and Gertrude Fleisher; and two nephews, Terry Newcome and Dickie Fleisher. He is survived by two nephews and spouse, Daniel Fleisher of McMinnville and Louie and Wanda Fleisher of McMinnville; four great-nieces and spouses, Peggy and Josh Melton of McMinnville, Teresa Northcutt of Hillsboro, TN, Kimberly and Terry Underwood of Morrison, TN, and Beverly Fleisher of McMinnville; two great-nephews, Louie S. Fleisher and Raymond Austin Fleisher both of McMinnville; great-great-niece, Dallis Melton of McMinnville; and several other great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews also survive. A graveside service and interment will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, January 12, 2020 in Mt. View Cemetery with Gene McClure officiating. Military grave rites will be administered by VFW Post 5064 and American Legion Post 173. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 2:45 p.m. Sunday at High's. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.