Chad A. Newcomer, 42, of Nappanee, passed away Saturday evening, July 25, 2015, at Elkhart General Hospital after a year and a half battle with cancer.

He was born in Goshen on Oct. 15, 1972, to Donald and Karla (Fowler) Newcomer.

On Nov. 13, 1992, he married Shelly Price in Goshen.

She survives along with a daughter: Samantha; at home; his mother: Karla Newcomer, Goshen; and a sister: Kara Newcomer, Woodbridge, Va.

He was preceded in death by his father.

A lifetime area resident, Chad was a member of the Michiana Jeep Club and the National Rifle Association.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. Sunday, August 2, at Maple City Chapel, Goshen. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Samantha’s Education Fund at Chase Bank or United Cancer Services of Elkhart County.