James-Newlin-Obituary

James Clarkson Newlin

Guilford, North Carolina

1938 - 2022

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Newlin, James ClarksonDecember 8, 1938 - May 10, 2022Guilford College and Greensboro, N.C., have lost an exceptional and visionary leader in James Clarkson Newlin who died Tuesday, May 10, 2022, after a long illness. Jim's dedication to- and inspiration for- Guilford College and the Triad region...

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I still miss you Jim my friend! Think of you often!

Mr. Jim! Well you told me not to put the Mr. in front. I miss you so much! You were such a kind and thoughtful person. I miss our chats. Thanks for always being so humble and funny! Remember that girl peeking out your window? I would always make jokes about her. Continue to rest in peace job well done

I will miss you so much you always brightened my day

I worked with Jim for many years at Guilford College. I always appreciated his "open door" policy and continued to count him as a friend after his retirement. He will be missed. Deepest sympathy to Jo and family.

I am very sad about your loss, Jo. Jim was a very generous person. Many people will miss him as he leaves us with legacy of great deeds and service.

The most wonderful person I´ve ever met! I met Jim Newlin while an employee at the City of Greensboro. I was managing a land use plan for the area and some of us met often at Jim´s home in the Guilford Woods. We became wonderful friends and eventually figured out we were related from ancestors many years ago. We would meet at Mark´s for lunch. Jim was so kind and was a wonderful history book of Guilford College. He let me bring my dog, Sunny over to run in the woods and eventually come...

I'm sorry to hear of Jim's death and I know he will be missed. You may recall that I was the captain of the sailboat Photon, that Bill Rogers acquired for the College in 1983. Working with Jim for those years was a great joy. His practicality and judgement were strained by the very impractical prospect of owning a 49 foot sailboat, located 4 hours away from Greensboro. He handled those challenges with a great attitude and a refreshing sense of humor. When discussing upgrades to the...

So sorry for your loss. Jim was one of the kindest nicest people I have ever known.

I am sorry for your loss Jim was truly a fine fellow and will be missed. I remember many evenings and his company at his home.