Robert A. "Rocky" Newman left this world on February 9, 2014 to enter life eternal. A WWII Veteran and retiree of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Rocky was born in Richmond, VA on July 3, 1929. As a child he moved to Newport News, VA and graduated from NNHS in 1946. During a 30 year career with the Corps he traveled the globe, working in Saudi Arabia from 1976-1980, retiring in 1990, receiving numerous service awards. Rocky is survived by his wife of 64 years, Joan Cunningham Newman of Hampton, and two sisters, Grace Rodman of Smithfield, and Brenda Minick of Williamsburg. Rocky also survived by four children, Robert and Susan of Hampton, their two children, Woody and Allison Finerfrock. Audrey and John Dalli of Shrewsbury, MA, their son Anthony. Joan and John Hanchey of Norge, her three children, Courtney Pate, TJ Thomas, and Erin Hicks. Stephen and Donna of Virginia Beach, their four children, Alexandra, Ashley, Abigal, and Jacob. Rocky was also proud of his nine great grandchildren. The family will receive guests at the R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home in Downtown Hampton, Wednesday, February 12 from 6:00-7:00 pm. The funeral will be held at St. John's Episcopal Church in Downtown Hampton, Thursday, February 13 at 3:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Wounded Warrior Project or the St. John's Building Fund.