Johnny Marlowe

1961 - 2021

NEWBERRY — John Allen "Johnny" Marlowe, 59, of Newberry, died Sunday, May 9, 2021, at MUSC Charleston. He was born on December 27, 1961, the son of Peggy Pitts Marlowe and the late John Eugene Marlowe.

Johnny was a kind and loving person. Remembered as a one-of-a kind Spanish teacher, he taught at Mid-Carolina High School for 31 years. Tough yet fun, he enjoyed challenging his students and took pride in their accomplishments. And he was passionate about the theater and started auditioning for plays at the age of 11. He was active with the Newberry Community Players for many years and volunteered at the Newberry Opera House.

Johnny enjoyed watching stock car racing, especially driver, Chase Elliot. He was a fan of country music and enjoyed singing songs for funerals and weddings. Most of all, Johnny loved his Momma, his friends, and his students.

Johnny is survived by his mother, Peggy "Aunt P" Pitts Marlowe; a first cousin, Kimberly Allen (Joe) of Newberry; second cousins, Emily Allen and Matthew Allen, of Newberry; and special friends, Randolph Turner, his children and grandchildren of Goose Creek, Terri Longshore of Newberry, and Stanley "Doc" Longshore of Newberry.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Herman and Marjorie Pitts; and his paternal grandparents, John and Floree Marlowe..

Graveside Services for Johnny will be held on Saturday, May 15, 3 p.m. at Rosemont Cemetery, under the direction of Pastor Jeff Odell. A time of visitation will follow at the cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 1160 Trinity Church Rd, Newberry, SC 29108 or to Crosspoint Church, 250 School Drive, Prosperity SC 29127. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at whitakerfuneralhome.com

Whitaker Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.