Richard Mac ‘Dick’ New

The life of Richard Mac “Dick” New, March 7, 1934 – September 14, 2021, was and will be a reminder to be Jesus to someone every day.

Richard received awards and recognitions in his lifetime for his expertise, his work ethic and knowledge or skill. You might even say he was a bit famous among area educators for the impact he had on so very many of them. But the greatest of this legacy will be found in love. Love of Christ. Love for all living things, even Spot. It will be found in his goodness, charity, faithfulness and his gentleness.

Mostly, he was a teacher, counselor, guide and friend to any who needed him. He was full of wisdom, and a few choice words. He took seriously Christ’s command to “feed my sheep,” literally, physically and spiritually. He will be terribly missed.

He was born in Skidmore to Richard Curtis and Zona Blanche Leone Flanagan New. He was raised in a large extended family with many cousins, aunts, uncles and friends. He graduated from Clearmont High School with a basketball scholarship that sent him to Pepperdine University in Inglewood, CA. It was at Pepperdine where his love of basketball was rivaled by a beautiful swimsuit model. Barbara Ann Scholl took over as number one in his heart for the next 66 years.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:30 am, Saturday, September 25, 2021 at the First Baptist Church of Maryville under the care of Price Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. pricefuneralhomemaryville.com.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorials to the First Baptist Church, Northwest Foundation “Dick New Scholarship” or the Source Medical Clinic.