Brian Douglas Newby was born March 1, 1959 in Gainesville, Florida to Harold D. and Carolyn L. (Chenoweth) Newby. He died June 27, 2023 at Wm. Childs Hospice House in Palm Bay, Florida.

Brian lived nearly all his life in Melbourne, Florida and was a Licensed Professional Surveyor. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing and gardening. He was very proud of his children and grandchildren.

He has left this earth to join his son, Michael Heath Timmons, his father, Harold, and his brother Michael Dean Newby, along with grandparents, uncles and cousins. Survivors are his mother, Carolyn, daughters, Misty Baber and Amber Newby, grandchildren, Ella Timmons, Frank Timmons, Ophelia Miracle, Zen Baber, Nirvana Baber, Beatle Finch, and Michael Monteith (Monty) Stewart. Survivors also include his sister, Vicki Thorp and brother, Dale Newby.

Brian will be dearly missed by his family and friends.