John Newman

Ware Shoals – John Henry Newman, 65, husband of Debra Faye Holdren Newman of Ware Shoals passed away peacefully on February 14, 2026 at his home.

 Born in West Columbia, he was a son of Libby Lesesne Newman and the late John Jasper Newman. He was a graduate of Airport High in West Columbia, and worked in facilities management for IVC of Greenville.

In addition to his wife Debra, his mother, Libby, Mr. Newman is survived by his son: Caleb Newman of Columbia; his daughter Samantha Kittrell; two step-sons: Daniel Ray Gibson (Jessie) of Cowpens and Anthony Weeks (Brittany Alverson) of Pauline; one brother: Andy L. Newman (Kelly) of West Columbia; and eight grandchildren: Rhett, Stella, Bentley, Mackenzie, Madison, Riley, Ariea and Grayson.

He was preceded in death by his father John Jasper newman and his brother Tommy Newman.

No services are planned at this time. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.ParkerWhitePruitt.com

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