Mr. Wendell Harris Newby age 61 of McMinnville, TN, died Monday August 30, 2021, at Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital.  He was born October 24, 1959, in McMinnville, TN, was the owner and operator of Wendell's Refrigeration & Air Conditioning for 35 years, and was a member of the Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents William Harris and Lorene McCormick Newby, wife Rhonda Jean Watts Newby, son William Cole Newby, brother Douglas Newby, and sister Faye Nunley. Wendell was a kind-hearted, generous, selfless man who was a friend to everyone. He was also known as a jokester. He loved spending time with the grandkids and enjoyed tinkering on vehicles and tractors. He loved and cherished his family dearly.

Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law Craig and Sadie Newby, daughter and son-in-law Shelley and Rusty Smith, daughter-in-law Ashlyn Newby, girlfriend of 10 years Susan Grandey, and grandchildren Brooklyn Newby, Macie Kate Newby, Londyn Smith, Ledger Newby, and Lincoln Newby.

Funeral services were conducted September 04, 2021. Dennis Deweese officiated. Interment followed at Centertown Cemetery.

Facial masks were strongly encouraged as was social distancing.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Wendell Newby HVAC & Humanitarian Fund at Regions Bank.

Online condolences may be made at www.mcminnvillefuneralhome.com

McMinnville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. 931-473-6606.