Noah Craig Newcost, age 61, of Port Arthur TX crossed the finish line in 1st place, driving his golden race car and went home to be with His Heavenly Father Thursday morning, September 28, 2017.

He was born May 7, 1956 in Port Arthur to the union of Joseph and Beatrice Newcost. He was married to Mary Ann Newcost. He is preceded in death by his parents and three brothers Hayward, Joseph Jr. and Buddy Sr. He leaves on earth two beloved daughters LaKeyta Newcost Amond (Carlan) and Nashea Crichelle Newcost (Josh), 7 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, and 2 grand daughters-in-law. He also leaves behind two brothers Horace Newcost (Joyce) and Richard Newcost (Melisa), two sisters Bonnie Johnson (Robert Lee Sr.) and Loretta Newcost (Grover), Three sisters-in-laws Thelma, Haslett and Angela, A special Aunt Barbara O’Neal (Melvin), A special cousin Jim Lewis (Pooh), his pit-crew-sons Joseph III, Jason, Buddy Jr, Bret, Steadman (Noah), Bryce, Josh, Sway, Cody, Tyvon, Rilo, and Django, A host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. One special lady friend Lilly, a countless number of racing brothers McCoy, Leonard, Bo, JD, George, Lil Hustler, Mark, David, Percy, K-Dog, Travis, John, Sunny, Tony and Blue just to name a few.

Craig was a master mechanic and a lifelong resident of Port Arthur. He not only left an impression on everyone he came in contact with; but he also left smoke and tire marks (Doughnuts and Figure 8’s) around the world for all to see!  Noah Craig Newcost was an amazing person who will be missed by many.  “Rest in Heaven, until we meet again!”

His home going celebration will be 2 p.m. Saturday October 7, 2017 at Gabriel Funeral Home Chapel with viewing from 12 noon until service time.