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Sean Newman Obituary
Sean was born in Fort Worth, Texas, on March 8, 1971. He grew up in North Richland Hills, Texas where he attended Forth Worth Christian School. He married Julie, his high school sweetheart, on July 23, 1994 and they had seventeen wonderful years together. During the Gulf War, Sean enlisted in the Marine Corps where he was an integral part of the photo and video units. Subsequently, he become part of the White House Communications Office where he served as personal videographer for Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. After an honorable discharge, Sean freelanced for CNN, Fox News and others and was an active videographer/producer of small-screen documentaries.
Sean was larger than life, traveling extensively, easily making life-long friends, helping and caring for everyone he met. Sean touched hundreds of lives with his sense of humor, his faith, and his caring spirit. He leaves an unfillable gap among his family and friends.
A memorial service will be held at Hope Community Church, 821 Buck Jones Rd, Raleigh, North Carolina, on July 17 at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be given to the Kay Foundation, www.kayfoundation.com. An additional service for friends and family in Fort Worth is pending.
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Memories and Condolences
for Sean Newman
Tarun Jain
May 6, 2020
Just remembering Sean! I still miss him.
He was one of my best friends and the kindest of souls.
Miss you Sean.
April 18, 2014
Love Always,too,my family.Darcei.
Kraig Troxell
July 22, 2010
Julie, you are in my thoughts. Sean was a special person who put a smile on the face of everyone who met him. I will never forget the way he made us laugh. Kraig Troxell
Beth Williamson
July 22, 2010
I remember Sean with great fondness as a confident, bright, well-loved 8th grader in English class. My son shared space with him on the offensive line at FWC in high school. He surely left his imprint on this earth for all eternity and my heart breaks for his loved ones.
My heartfelt sympathy, Beth Williamson
Stanley Dunagin
July 22, 2010
Darla,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Chad Nelson
July 22, 2010
Dear Newman family,
I was deeply saddend to hear about your irreplaceable loss in Sean. I had not seen Sean in several years but we did share many things in common like being a fellow Cardinal, a Texan, a soldier, a father, and most importantly a Christian. As I grew up in FWC around Sean he was always an inspiration and a leader to his underclassmen as well. He will be missed here but I know he was welcomed with open arms and celebration by his Father. God bless you and our prayers are with you. Chad Nelson & Family
Sandra Schroeder Whittenburg
July 19, 2010
Dear Newman family, There are no words. Just know that we are praying for all of you and are so sorry for your loss.Sean was a great young man. My boys were classmates with him at FWC, Brian and Chris Schroeder. They send their love.
Phillip and Mindy Wolf
July 18, 2010
Merv (Uncle Muzzy) & Darla,
We are saddened to hear of your loss. We are sorry we will not get a chance to meet Sean here on Earth. We know you are so proud of him. Please know that we are praying for you.
Robin Marion
July 17, 2010
Sean was not only my coworker but he was also my friend. He always made traveling and working fun. I am so to have known him. I am also glad I was able to make the memorial service and thoroughly enjoyed all the stories that were shared about a great person. There is a saying that your wealth is not measured by the money and the material possessions that you have but by the number of people that come out to celebrate with you and for you. Sean was a truly wealthy person. My prayers are with the Newman and Kay family. Rainbows shine because Sean is forever lighting up the heavens with his infectious smile.
Pam Speed
July 17, 2010
Merv & Darla,
It was a pleasure to have known Sean at Fort Worth Christian. I am so saddened over your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
July 17, 2010
We are so sorry to hear of your lost.
Doug & Nancy Farrer
Carol Wright
July 16, 2010
Dear Family, I was so impressed at reading of Sean's outstanding contributions to our nation, and especially of his service to Christ. We are praying for all of you. I was a H.S. classmate of Penny's at Toccoa Falls, GA. Carol Johanson Wright
Mary & Art Kreft
July 16, 2010
Dear Family: We are so sorry to hear of your grief. Sean, surley did a work for our saviour and many other things that influenced many lives. We all will met him there in Heaven someday and he will be waiting for everyone. May our dear Lord be with you at this time of grief is our prayer. I am a classmate and friend of Penny's at Toccoa Falls, Ga. Mary U. Kreft
Dave Gibbs
July 15, 2010
I traveled with Sean during the Clinton/Bush years at WHCA. What I remember about him is that after we talked, usually over something to eat, the first thing that came to my mind was "Man, that is one of the nicest guys -- really grounded, a true professional." Although I didn't know him really well, it was easy to see that he was a real talent and he would be a huge success when he left the Marines. He often talked of his freelance plans and his future with family. I am deeply saddened to hear of his passing. His family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Jan Michener
July 15, 2010
Merv and Darla,
Our hearts are hurting with you. Seems like yesterday Sean and Madison were playing at your house or ours. He was one of my boys, always ready with a hug. We all are remembering him and praying for all of you. We are thankful Sean was in our life.
Our love,
Jan and John Michener
Hurst, Texas
Chris Hall
July 15, 2010
Great lifetime friend, always did what he loved, and loved his wife Julie and son Jack so much. I will miss calling you and texting my good friend.
Lanny Headley
July 15, 2010
Merv,
So shocked and saddened to hear of your loss. Sean was a friend of my son's and of course we always talked about you and I knowing each other in ATC and the fact we both had Enid in common.
Please we are thinking of you and your family.
Lanny Headley
Courtney Headley
July 15, 2010
I am shocked and saddened to find out about this, Sean was a awesome guy and I missed him. He called me a few weeks ago when he was in town and I deeply regret not cancelling other plans to go meet him. He was the reason I joined the Marines and we had a lot of good times...I don't think I've ever met a guy with a bigger or purer heart. Julie, I am so sorry for your loss.
July 15, 2010
Julie, I feel like I know you and Sean through Stacey. I am so saddened for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Diana Towery
July 14, 2010
So sadden for your loss,keeping your family in our prayers. F.Gene and Charlotte Jones
Greg and Deanna Hendrickson
July 14, 2010
You will be dearly missed.Your family is in our thoughts and prayer.
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