Friday, May 1, 2020

Distinguished alumnus Newcom dies

Crittenden County Distinguished Alumnus David L. Newcom has died.

Recognized in 2014 as a distinguished alumnus by Crittenden County High School, Newcom died at his home in Mesa, Ariz., on Thursday, April 23.

He was 80.

Newcom was a global engineer for John Deere and was instrumental in the design of many of its popular tractors, including the 60 Series.