Charles E. Newport Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Charles Edward Newport, age 89, of Birmingham, passed away January 20, 2021. Charlie was the beloved husband of Carole. Loving father of Mark, Scott, and Tamara (Roger) Zuidema. Proud grandfather of Chelsea (Steve) Bagnell, Lance (Alana) Zuidema, Megan Newport, Ashley Zuidema, Jeffrey Newport, Paige Zuidema, Noah Newport, and the late Evan Newport; and great-grandfather of Wyatt, Charlotte, Elliott, Keegan, and Charlotte "Charleigh". Charlie was a proud military veteran who served in the 7th Infantry with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. After leaving the Army, he then embarked upon a building career in the Detroit area, ultimately owning and running his own company, Charles E. Newport Building Company, for 30 years. Charlie will be well remembered for his kindness and desire to help others, and for his love for the Lord. "Everybody loved Charlie" was a refrain that repeatedly held true, and Charlie had more than his fair share of friends. Most of all, Charlie adored his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, to whom he was simply, "Papa." Private services will be held, with interment to follow at Great Lakes National Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be directed to the Marantha Bible and Missionary Conference, 4759 Lake Harbor Road, Muskegon, MI 49441. Please share a memory at www.SullivanFuneralDirectors.com.

Charles E. Newport

July 23, 1931 - January 20, 2021