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Floyd Newsum Obituary
11/03/1950 - 08/14/2024
Floyd E. Newsum, Jr. Born November 3, 1950 in Memphis, TN and died August 14, 2024, in Houston, TX.
Memorial Service for Floyd E. Newsum, Jr. will be held Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, 3826 Wheeler Avenue, Houston, TX 77004.
The livestream, is at https://wheelerbc.org/live-streaming.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to FLOYD NEWSUM Visionary Artist and Humanitarian Scholarship.
https://giving.uh.edu/UHD/Newsum-scholarship
University of Houston Downtown
One Main Street
Houston, TX 77002
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Karen Grays-Gray
August 27, 2024
I took an art appreciation course from Dr. Newsum during my studies at the University of Houston-Downtown. He was one of my all time favorite teachers. Living in third ward, I would run into him ever so often. He always remembered my name and knew the exact semester when I was in his class. What am amazing experience. Dr. Newsum's teaching style was unique; he made learning interesting and enjoyable. Little did we know then that he was a well known and highly successful artist. Sending prayers of comfort to the entire Newsum family.
Kim H.
August 27, 2024
My sympathies for Janice, children and family members of Floyd Newsum. A Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church linked. May he rest in peace and the family be comforted. In Jesus name, ~Kim Hatton 2024
Janet Tobias
August 25, 2024
I was blessed to have Mr. Newsum as my Art Professor at UH back in the mid 1980s. I have so many great memories of him. What I admired most about Mr. Newsum was his passion for teaching and his caring heart. He loved art and was excited to share everything he knew with his students. He was a great influence in my life, so much so that I became an art teacher. Three years ago Mr. Newsum took the time from his busy schedule to have a virtual meeting with my students. The interaction was almost surreal to me as I watched my former art professor speak with my elementary art students. We all had an amazing time! It was something that I will always cherish. I know that God opened the gates of heaven for Mr. Newsom and he is now with our heavenly Father. I will miss Mr. Newsum. My condolences to Mrs. Newsum and the entire Newsum family. May God Bless You with His Comfort and Peace.
Janet Tobias
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