Pinkney Janiory Newell, Jr.

pinkney newell, jr.

Pinkney Janiory “PJ” Newell, Jr., 97, of Jefferson City, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022, at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.

He was born June 21, 1925, in Chaffee, Missouri, the son of Pinkney Janiory Newell, Sr. and Sarah Altena (Crites) Newell.

PJ graduated from Central High School in Cape Girardeau and received a bachelor’s degree from Southeast Missouri State University and a master’s degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia.  In 1989, he received the Alumni Merit Award from Southeast Missouri State University.

PJ served in the United States Navy during World War II as a Naval Officer.

He was united in marriage on May 26, 1945, in Cape Girardeau, to Merry Marjorie “Marge” McGee who survives at the home.

PJ was a long-time public-school teacher and administrator, retiring in 1984 as Assistant Commissioner in the Missouri Department of Education.  In 1985, he was given the Pioneer of Education award by the Missouri State Board of Education.

PJ and Marge have been members of First Baptist Church of Jefferson City since 1965 and have served in various areas.  PJ served as a Deacon and Sunday school teacher.  PJ and Marge moved to Jefferson City in 1965 from Farmington, MO where he served as Superintendent of Schools.

Survivors include his wife, Marge Newell, Jefferson City; three children, Merry Judith “Judy” Wylie, Jefferson City; Pinkney William (Michele) Newell, Kansas City, MO; John Keith (Debbie) Newell, Las Vegas, NV; seven grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and three sisters, Marie Braswell, Mary Owensby, and Alma Haynes.

Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at Trimble Funeral Homes – Jefferson City, with a funeral service to follow at 11 a.m. with Rev. Jeanie McGowan officiating.  The service will be live streamed for those who wish to watch from home.  The link can be found on PJ’s obituary page at trimblefunerals.com.

Burial with military honors will be held at Riverview Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to First Baptist Church.

Services entrusted to Trimble Funeral Homes – Jefferson City.  trimblefunerals.com

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  1. There has to be a lot of laughing and remembering going on in Heaven right now as the Newells are all together again. They are all missed and were all loved.
    MaryAnn and Joe Illingworth

  2. Our Father has brought home the very finest example of his creation in mankind, my Uncle PJ. Would everyman be only half of who he has been to this world and to so many, life as we know it, would be oh so different. God’s Speed Uncle PJ. I Love You !

  3. A welcoming hug, a wet kiss, an inquiry of how you were doing, stories full of laughs, a big booming voice, twinkling eyes, a witness to God’s Presence at work in his life and the words “I love you,” as you departed were just a small part of what made Uncle P. J. so dearly loved by us all. Uncle P. J. is truly a man deserving of the words of his Master, “Well done, my good and faithful servant!”

  4. Knowing Mr. Newell and his lovely wife, Marge, has been a privilege in my life. His educational accomplishments were remarkable.

  5. Both came into our life but especially in 1996. Mrs Newell Mrs Newell taught both our girls. They reached out to us to offer comfort and continued to now. Hopefully we can extend some comfort to the family by saying thank you.


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