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1927 - 2018 (91 years)| Name | Van Telburg NEWMAN [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8] | |
| Suffix | Jr. | |
| Birth | 2 May 1927 | Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina  [1] |
| Gender | Male | |
| Education | graduate of Edmunds High School, Sumter, South Carolina, Class of 1944, he was the class president [2] | |
| HIST | of Columbia, South Carolina Date Published: September 1, 2009 Edmunds High School Class of '44 reunites Ivy Moore / The Item Lucy Boykin Byrd greets a former classmate at the reunion of the Edmunds High School class of 1944 Friday at the Sumter City Centre. By IVY MOORE Item Features Editor ivym@theitem.com Some held canes, one or two, walkers and many weren't there at all — but for a few short hours on Friday, the Edmunds High School class of 1944 was 17 again, as the Sumter City Centre, decorated in school colors of purple and white, filled shortly after noon for the class' 65th reunion. Tears and laughter were in abundance, but mostly there were smiles and big hugs all around. In his invocation, the Rev. A.B. Parsons, a class of '44 member himself, noted "we are overcome with emotions and memories," and reminded his classmates, "Our time on earth doesn't last forever." There were copies of a rather extensive list of deceased class members, but the list of those still living was longer. Reminiscences, a display of materials from their school years, as well as pictures of grandchildren and, in some cases, great grandchildren, were shared. World War II raged for almost all of their three years in high school — there were only 11 years of public school in those days — and much of their time outside of class was spent in activities aimed at getting ready for war and supporting the military and civilian effort to end it. But there were football games and dances, first dates and lasting romances, too. In short, they had a lot to talk about. A historic overview of Sumter and Edmunds High School was presented by Sammy Way, who then led the class on a bus tour of parts of the city. The class of 1944 ended its reunion by attending the House of Bluegrass concert at the Sumter Opera House. Bittersweet goodbyes and promises to keep in touch and even some talk of another reunion filled the entrance of the Opera House as the class of '44 departed for their homes and hotel rooms, perhaps with the words from the old Edmunds High School alma mater still in their heads; Here's to the land that gave me birth, Here's to the flag she flies. Here's to her sons, the best on earth. Here's to her starry skies ... O Sumter High, dear Sumter High, We never shall forget. That golden haze of student days Is round about us yet. Those days of yore will come no more, But through the future years, The thought of you, so good, so true, will fill our eyes with tears ... Reach Features Editor Ivy Moore at ivym@theitem.com or (803) 774-1221. VAN TELBERG NEWMAN JR. Posted Friday, October 19, 2018 6:00 am COLUMBIA - Van Telberg Newman Jr., 91, of Columbia, marketing innovator and founder of one of the Southeast's largest marketing communications firms, died on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018, just six days following the death of his beloved wife of nearly 70 years, Alice. Van was born on May 2, 1927, in Sumter, a son of the late Van Telberg Newman Sr. and Selma Steele Newman. He was in the U.S. Navy and served in the Pacific on the USS Midway during World War II. Following the Navy, he attended Duke University and graduated from the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. Van began his career as a sports editor at the Columbia Record. He later founded one of South Carolina's most successful advertising agencies, Newman, Saylor & Gregory, which merged with Chernoff Silver Advertising Agency in 2002 to become Chernoff Newman. He was a past president of the Columbia Advertising Club (CAC), the South Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), and founder of the Columbia Communicating Arts Society. He was recognized as PR Practitioner of the Year by the PRSA and honored by the CAC as a Silver Medal Winner and Advertising Person of the Year. Van served the Columbia community through his participation in the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce, United Way and the YMCA. As a boy growing up in Sumter, the YMCA helped instill in him a love of sports. He was a founding member of Kathwood Baptist Church and past chairman of the board of deacons. He was also instrumental in establishing the first annual Governor's Carol Lighting ceremony and played a key role in building the annual Carolina Carillon Holiday parade. Van contributed to the University of South Carolina, both professionally and voluntarily. He served on the USC College of Journalism and Mass Communications Partnership Board; taught advertising at the School of Journalism; and served as advisor to the student chapter of PRSA. The School of Journalism and Mass Communications recognized Mr. Newman with the Outstanding Alumnus Award and selection into the Diamond Circle of 75 individuals who excelled in the field of mass communications. The ultimate Gamecock, Mr. Newman was awarded the Legendary Fan Award in 2011. He may hold the record for attending the most consecutive football rivalries between USC and Clemson with his 70th attendance in 2015. He was also in Omaha in 2010 when USC's baseball team won the first of their back-to-back College World Series championships. He supported the USC basketball team as a team statistician for 40 years. The ultimate beach bum, Van enjoyed spending time at Fripp Island and Isle of Palms and playing tennis into his mid-80's. Survivors include daughters, Bobbie Newman Davis, Nancy Newman Sopher (Bruce) and Linda Newman Rodarte (David); son, Van Newman III; grandchildren, Allison Davis Aitchison (Paul), Kristen Davis Bozard (Drew) and Harry Sopher, all of Columbia, and Hannah Sopher of Houston; and five great-grandchildren of Columbia. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his sister, Elizabeth Hilton of Sumter. Visitation will be from 3 until 5 p.m. on Sunday at Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, 7600 Trenholm Road Extension. A service for Mr. and Mrs. Newman will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday at Kathwood Baptist Church, 4900 Trenholm Road, with the Rev. Beth McConnell officiating. A private burial with military honors will be held at Fort Jackson National Cemetery. The family would like to express thanks to caregivers Christy Williams, Coleman Humphries and Thelma Joe for their compassionate care and the services of Halcyon Hospice. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Van T. Newman Jr. Fellowship Scholarship, USC Educational Foundation, 1027 Barnwell St., Columbia, SC 29208, Attn: Gift Processing, Account Name: 1B1803, Van T. Newman Jr. Fellowship Fund. Credit card calls or questions can be sent to (803) 777-6297. Memories and condolences may be shared at ShivesFuneralHome.com [2, 5, 7] | |
| MILI | He was in the U.S. Navy and served in the Pacific on the USS Midway during World War II. [7] | |
| _UID | E1B08BEDA810426FB7A3D4F0762FC1B1A77B | |
| Death | 16 Oct 2018 | |
| Burial | 22 Oct 2018 | Fort Jackson National Cemetery, 4170 Percival Road, Fort Jackson, Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina [7] |
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| Person ID | I195717 | Singleton and Related Families |
| Last Modified | 14 Aug 2021 | |
| Father | Van Telburg NEWMAN, Sr., b. 31 Mar 1904 d. 1995 (Age 90 years) | |
| Mother | Selma STEELE, b. 3 Feb 1904 d. 1996 (Age 91 years) | |
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| _UID | E537145A27B24D4BB1F8351BC6684E158568 | |
| Family ID | F80956 | Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Family | Alice Ann “Missy” EDENS, b. 5 May 1929, Dalzell, Sumter County, South Carolina d. 11 Oct 2018 (Age 89 years) | |||||||||
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| Family ID | F132925 | Group Sheet | Family Chart | ||||||||
| Last Modified | 14 Nov 2018 | |||||||||
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