Isaac “Ike” Newman, 98, husband of the late Sue Burdine Newman, of Greenville, died Wednesday, March 9, 2022.
Born in Greenville, SC, he was the son of the late Albert and Gertrude Jordan Newman.
A Navy veteran of both WWII and the Korean War, Ike was a lifelong member of Berea First Baptist Church. In 1986, he was presented with the National Service Award for over 37 years of service to his country. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.
Ike is survived by son Don Newman (Betty); step-daughter Virginia Senn; step-son Phillip Gaines; grandson Scott Newman (Amanda); granddaughter Angela Bennett (David); great grandchildren Logan Newman, Rachel Newman, Jordan Cutrer (Liam), Charli Newman, Bodhi Newman, David Bennett, and Donavan Bennett.
In addition to his parents and his dear wife Sue, he was preceded in death by his second wife Virginia Gaines Newman; five sisters and three brothers; and step daughter Gail Raymer. He was the last surviving member of his family.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 16, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. until 1:15 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes, Northwest followed by the Funeral Service at 1:30 p.m. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org.
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