John R. New Jr., 77, of West Harrison formerly of Moores Hill, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025, with his loving family by his side. John was born on Thursday, June 17, 1948, in Milan; son of John New Sr. and Kathleen (Sprague) New. John worked as a structural iron worker for Local #44 of Cincinnati for 37 years. He was a member of the Moores Hill American Legion Post #209, VFW Post 6234 of Milan, Hopewell Masonic Lodge, and Local Union #44. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and going golfing.
John will be missed by his sons John Douglas (Trisha) New of Felicity, OH and Jason M. New of Aurora; daughter Kim (Danny) Settle of West Harrison; brothers Terry (Connie) New of Aurora and Michael New of California; sisters Gloria Jordan of Lawrenceburg and Janet Mendel of Florida; and 8 grandchildren.
John was preceded in death by his parents John New Sr. and Kathleen New.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be given in honor of John to Moores Hill American Legion Post #209.
Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements: PO Box 243, Milan, IN 47031; (812) 654-2141. Please visit our website at www.lawscarrmoore.com to share your condolences and memories of John.