Robert "Bob" Leroy Newman, 89, of Brooksville, FL; formerly of Rockford, IL died on September 4, 2022 in Brooksville, FL. Born August 8, 1933 in Muncie, IN. Bob served in the Merchant Marines. Bob was a kind, generous and loving man. He loved amusement parks and enjoyed riding roller coasters his whole life and went on his last roller ride six months ago. Bob was an avid fisherman, loved a good cold beer and watching the Chicago Cubs and Tampa Bay Rays. He was a cement finisher, retiring from Sjostrom Construction after 40 years of employment. Bob was a member of the Model A Club and Gardening Club in Florida, and had many friends at the High Point Community in Florida. Survived by children; Steven (Angie) Newman of Loves Park, IL, Jody Newman of Plymouth, MI, Jeremy Newman of Seattle, WA; grandchildren, Peter Hollands of Plymouth, MI, Josh Newman of Machesney Park, IL, Ben Hollands of Plymouth, MI, Jenna (Dany) Zorrilla of Homestead, FL; great-grandchildren, Cody Seehaver, Brandon Seehaver, Atlas Newman, Ellis Zorrilla; siblings, Phyllis (Bill) Lampson of Brooksville, FL, Donnie (Sharon) Newman of Rockford, IL; brother-in-law, Roland Jones of Belvidere, IL; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his parents; son, Brian "Tom" Thomas Newman, granddaughter, Melissa Newman; brothers, Bill Newman and Ronnie Newman. Memorial visitation, Sunday, September 18, 2022 from 10 am to 11 am, followed by a memorial service at 11 am at Grace Funeral & Cremation Services, 4301 N. Main St. Rockford, IL. Pastor Dean Parker will officiate. Private interment in Willwood Burial Park, Rockford, IL. Live stream of the service can be viewed here: https://my.gather.app/remember/robert-bob-leroy-newman In lieu of flowers, memorials in Bob's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, https://www.cancer.org/involved/donate/memorial-giving.html .