***A MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR STEVEN NEWLIN HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR 6 PM ON TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2012, AT FAIR FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL IN EDEN, NC***
Steven Coble Newlin, 64, died at his home on April 6, 2012. He was born on September 11, 1947.
There will not be a formal service. The Newlin family would like to thank the entire community for their love and support of the family as they strove through two generations to maintain a high level of excellence for the Rockingham County School system.
Steven graduated from John Motley Morehead High School in 1965. Throughout high school, he played junior varsity and varsity basketball. He attended Appalachian State University and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 1969. He taught social studies at Morehead High School for twenty-six years and coached the Girls‚àö¬¢‚Äö?ᬮ‚Äö?묢 Tennis team and the Junior Varsity Basketball team. For much of his career, Steven managed and scheduled school buses and was advisor to bus drivers.
He is survived by one brother Carl Newlin of Eden and nieces Katherine Elizabeth Newlin of Eden and Lisa Sawyers of Wilmington.
Steven was preceded in death by his parents Wendell and Alice Newlin and a brother Gregory Blake Newlin.
Memorials may be made to the Best Auditorium and Scholarship Fund, P. O. Box 4424, Eden, North Carolina 27289, or to First Baptist Church, 533 Greenwood Street, Eden, North Carolina.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
I remember loving Social Studies as a student of Steve's, and for me, that was an accomplishment in itself~He truly cared for his students and succeeded in being a great teacher~ Over the past several years whenever I'd run into him around town, he continued to smile and ask how I was doing. I'm thankful for the years at MHS that I was surrounded by genuine teachers that truly cared for their students.
Jan Moore Griggs
Please accept my deepest sympathy and condolence from colleagues at Morehead High School at this extremely sad time. I taught with Steve at Morehead during his entire twenty-six-year career. I remember a shy young teacher who loved to read, had a gentle smile, and a wonderful sense of humor. I treasure those early days at Morehead High. On behalf of many young students who looked to you for guidance and instruction, I remember you. You were part of a Morehead family that forever touched my life--a family that inspired me to be a dedicated educator and a better person. I have memories to keep for a lifetime, and you are a part of them. Rest in Peace, my fellow Panther.
Fern Ragan
Rest in Peace, Dear Friend. We always had such wonderful times together. You were a great person with so much talent and intelligence. I will always remember the good times.
Dot and Jim Bush
Dear Family Of Mr. Steven Coble Newlin I had steven as my social studies teacher at John Motley Morehead High School in 1989, 1990, 1991. Steven was a great guy, i really enjoyed him as my teacher, i will never forget his kindness, understanding, and all the time, he would take and help me with my studies. I will miss him and never forget him!!!!!!!! May God Give You Eternal Peace, In This Time Of Loss!!!!!!!! Jeffrey W Rakestraw
Jeffrey W Rakestraw
So Sorry for your loss
Lynn
You were a good friend and a good person. May you find peace in heaven.
Terri Czelusniak
Mr. Steve Newlin was a wonderful caring Director of the School Bus Drivers; he understood all the challenges and was always cool and calm. I also enjoyed his Social Studies Current Events class! I wish I could have kept in touch with him after Morehead. I'll see him in Heaven!!
Leesa Joyce Amick
To Steve's Family, This is a great picture, just as I remember him as my Social Studies teacher fresh out of college. Such a caring person and he made class fun and enjoyable while learning. The perks of having a young teacher fresh out of college in the 70's! We all have suffered a loss of a caring individual from our past. Rest in peace, Steve... Beth Hairfield Shelton
Beth Shelton
The Newlin family, over the years, made many contributions to the health of our community, especially through their service at Morehead High School. In remembering Steve, we should also pay tribute to the Newlins and what they gave to make MHS a wonderful experience for so many of us.
Sam Gwynn
So sorry to hear of Steve's passing. He was a nice teacher.
Lisa Shively Harbour
We have such wonderful memories of Steve. Mr. Newlin called me out of geometry class one day (scared me to death)and asked me if I would take my study hall and tutor Steve in geometry! I was so happy that I was not in trouble, I said yes immediately! Wade and I gave Steve rides to and from App State all the years we were there together and enjoyed every trip. So sad for this to happen and our condolences to Carl and others who loved Steve. Also, we agree with Sam, the Newlins were huge influences in all our lives...all for good! Rest in Peace our friend. Wade and Skippy Carter
Wade & Skippy Carter
Reflecting on how much of an influence this man had on my life... He was my tennis coach from high school years.... he believed in me and helped me to believe in myself. While life took some different turns for Steve, he still made a difference in my life. Rest in peace my coach and my friend. Enjoy your reunion with your Mom and Dad and Brother....You mattered.
Beth Sharrow Edwards
Sending thoughts and prayers to the Newlin family. Sad to hear Steve passed away.
JoAnna Woods
To Carl and the Newlin family, so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. Our prayers and thoughts go out to you. We have fond memories of MHS and Principal Newlin. We would also like to pay tribute to your family for their service to the community. Marie and Norm Blackwell
Marie Blackwell
Steve wasn't just my teacher he was a good friend, I helped him in the concessin stands during my years at MHS, and always enjoyed him getting me out of class so I could go get the concession snacks. He was just a caring person and I hate that I lost contact with Steve when I moved to Virginia but will always have fond memories of him. My prayers are with everyone at this time of sorrow.
Lisa Wright-Hines
As is so often the case, too late we wish to have spent more time with a friend or family member. This is how I feel in learning of Steve's passing. I remember thinking how hard it would be for me should my father be the Principal of my school; and respecting Steve for how gracefully he seemed to handle his Dad's strong rule. I certainly felt Mr. Newlin's presence the minute I walked into MHS. I would have never gotten away with anything. I remember Steve as a handsome, kind, popular young man who was liked by many of his classmates. Carl, and family, please know that we are very sorry for all the losses you have experienced in your family. Pam Atkins
Pam Atkins
I had Steve Newlin for Social Studies when I was at Morehead. He put a spin on teaching that made us students actually get it. I am sending prayers to his loved ones left behind. Mr. Newlin will be missed.
Allyson Roney
I was so saddened to hear about Steve's death. The past week many fond memories from junior and senior high school have flooded my mind of our time together on and off the tennis court. Thirty years later I can still hear his hilarious quips in my mind as we traveled to numerous tennis tournaments. My sincere condolences to the family.
Ann Groseclose Campbell
Steve and I were born less than a week apart and attended school together until we graduated from Morehead in 1965. He was always a good friend who brought humor to many a situation. I had only seen him a few times since high school, but could always pick up an easy conversation as if we'd just seen each other the day before. My memories of him will always be good ones. My prayer is that the family may take comfort in memories of what a wonderful person he was. Sincerely, Trish Mabes Randall
Patricia Mabes Randall
Rest in Peace Steve. You were a good guy and a very good teacher. You will be missed.
ernie ladd
Steve was ahead of me at Morehead. But, we were in a few clubs together and I always enjoyed him. He was a fellow Baptist and I think I really got to know him at Church. I left Morehead in 1965 and graduated from Hargrave in 1967. My fondest memory of Steve was in the summer of 1967. I worked constuction and he helped a lot to learn the ropes. You really get to know some one when you work with them. I will never forget his kindness.
roger wilkes
I didn't know Steven, but, if he was any thing like is daddy....he was a fine man.I had the pleasure of going to MHS when Mr Newlin was principal....I LOVED him! He had a rough exterior but,was a TEDDY BEAR !at heart!A fine man and a great principal!
Fran Leake
My deepest sympathy goes to the family of Steve. I worked with Steve for approximately 10 year during the time he was teaching at Morehead. I trained the Bus Drivers and Steve was in charge of selecting the drivers to be trained. He was always pleasant and a pleasure to work with. I was shocked and deeply saddened to learn of his death.
David Hooper
My deepest sympathy goes out to Mr. Newlin's family. He was absolutely my FAVORITE teacher in my high school years! He ALWAYS made me laugh and made me feel like he was not only my teacher but my friend as well. I will never forget you ...rest in peace. Arlene Murray Wade (Class of '85)
Arlene Murray Wade
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