Gregory Blake Newlin, age 56, of 1440 Ridge Ave. Eden, passed away at his home. A memorial service will be held at 11 A.M. on Wednesday August 4th at Fair Funeral Home Chapel with visitation to follow. Greg was born February 15, 1954 to the late Wendell and Alice Coble Newlin. He was a graduate of Morehead High School class of 1972 and was the Class President. Greg graduated from Appalachian State University in 1976 and taught at Morehead High School where he was also the tennis coach and assistant football coach. He was a Life Scout and past Scout assistant for Troop 567. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Eden. Surviving him is a daughter, Katherine Elizabeth Newlin of Eden and a neice, Lisa Sawyers of Wilmington. Online condolences may be made to www.fairfuneralhome.com.
Steve and Carl, my heart goes out to you. Please know that I am thinking about you at this time. Virginia Wall Miller
Virginia Wall Miller
Carl and Steve Very sorry for your loss of Greg. Thoughts and prayers are with you both at this time of sorrow.
Bruce Lee
Steve and Carl so sorry to hear about Greg. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. With My Deepest Symapthies.
Lisa Wright-Hines
He will always be remembered as you share the stories and the memories of how he lived his life and how very much he meant, may you find comfort...And, throughout this difficult time, may you also know the deep sympathy and concern that is felt for you and all your family. I have fought the fine fight, I have run the course to the finish, I have observed the faith.-2Timothy 4:7. As for me, I will lie down that I may sleep; I shall certainly awake, for Jehovah himself keeps supporting me. -Psalms 3:5
Magallon Family
Steve, Carl, Lisa & Katie I am so sorry to hear about Greg. I have many fond memories of being with the Newlin family. Greg was one of my favorite social studies teachers (as well as Steve). I truly think I enjoyed having him as a teacher because I knew him outside of school from our families being so close and living near each other. I am saddened by his passing but rejoice that he will be relieved from his earthly pains. May God bless each of you and give you comfort during this time. Much love to you all.
Lynn Norwood Stephenson
Very sorry to hear this, Carl and Steve. I lost a brother-in-law and a brother a couple of years ago and know what this means. You are in my thoughts. Sam
Sam Gwynn
family is in my thoughts and prayers!
missy
My prayers are with the family. Greg was a great guy who influenced many during his teaching career.
Ann Slaydon
I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Greg Newlin was a wonderful man and teacher. He taught me two years in high school. Keeping you guys in my thoughts and prayers!
Allyson Fretwell Roney
Katy: I worked with your dad many years ago at Holmes Jr. High. I taught up the hall from him and coached football with him. I always thought he was one of the best teachers I ever knew and the students thought he was special. He was kind, gentle, had a great sense of humor and truly cared for the many students who had the good fortune to have Mr. Newlin for a Social Studies teacher. I lost contact with Greg after I left Holmes, but my memories consist of having taught with a fine educator, gentleman and just a good person. I wish God's peace on you and your loved ones. He was a good guy! Wayne Tuggle
Wayne Tuggle
Katie: Sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you doing this sorrowful time. May he rest in peace. Steve and Carl: It is with deep sympathy to have heard about the loss of your brother, Greg. I will keep you in my prayers. Lisa: Sorry to hear about the loss of your Uncle Greg. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Nancy: It saddens me that Katie had to lose her dad at such a young age. May God give you the strength to comfort and support your daughter. She needs friends and family support during this time. It I can help in any way, please let me know.
Joyce Anders
We are sorry for your loss. Greg was a favorite teacher of both of our children, Scott and Lori. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Annette and Mike Moore
Annette and Mike Moore
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Newlin family at this time. May God give you comfort.
Tommy and Fran Fretwell
So very sorry to hear about Greg. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bill Leffew Family
I was so sorry to hear that Greg passed away. I loved those days when my sisters and I (Kris and Kelly) would be with Lisa all summer long and go swimming at her father's pool. Lisa I am sorry to hear that Greg passed away and you and your family in in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathy Joyce Stanley
Mr. Newlin taught me in the 8th Grade at Holmes. He is the first reason I wanted to become a teacher. Although my road has led me into a different career, I am still attending school off and on to finish my teaching degree. Mr. Newlin was funny, caring, and a great teacher. He will be missed. My prayers are with the family.
Dawn Earles Harris
So sorry for your lose ,, I had Mr.Newlin when I went to Holmes Middle Sc years ago,, such a sweet man ... Your're in my prayers ..
cynthia cindy durham broadnax
How sad that Greg has passed away, especially at such a relatively young age. He had so much potential. May the Lord bring peace to all of us whose lives were changed in some way by the Newlin family.
Susan Jarrett
Sorry for your loss. I had Mr. Newlin in middle school. He was a very funny man. It was the best SS class I every had. GOD be with you during this time of loss.
Sylvia Corum
I remember Mr. Gregory Blake Newlin He was my history teacher at Morehead High School in 1989. I remember Greg being a very kind and being very helpful to me in history class, whenever i needed help with a question about U.S. History. I liked Greg and his good sense of humor and personality. Sorry for your loss!!! He was a very fine person. Greg reminded me alot of Christopher Reeve, who played in Superman. Jeffrey W Rakestraw
Jeffrey W Rakestraw
Mr. Newlin was a great teacher. I had him at Holmes Jr. High. May the Lord give you the strengh you need during this trying time.
Chasity Hartness Hankins
Mr Newlin was my social studies teacher at Holmes Junior High and he was one of my favorite teachers in school. He was a very kind, caring and funny teacher and made the class interesting. I am saddened to hear of his passing and especially being so young. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Lisa Wray
Lisa G. Wray
I am so sad to learn of Greg's passing. Though the years are many since we were all at MHS, I still have such fond and fun memories of our big ole group and how we would travel the old Berry Hill Road and even farther out than that, gathering at various friend's houses (Tim Robert's house comes to mind)....and how we thought we were just so cool back then. His passing saddens me even though we had lost touch after college. I will keep the family in my prayers.
Tee Doyle Dean
I absolutely loved Mr. Newlin. He made 7th and 8th grade great for me. I was deeply saddened when my cousin told me of his passing. His humor was like that of Robin Williams such a cool guy! May God keep you close
Carla Murphy
Carla Murphy
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