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Jacob Alphonso Newsome
VARNVILLE -- Jacob Alphonso Newsome was born March 4, 1936, in Branchville, to Jimmie Alphonso Newsome and Lillie Bell Newsome Dukes.
Mr. Newsome attended Branchville High School, served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. Jacob was of the Baptist faith.
In 1960, he married the late Dixie Alice Murray. He was preceded in death by siblings, Ida Ann Newsome, Janet Capps, Barbara Odom and Zena Edwards.
Jacob spent his early years hunting and fishing the Edisto River with his father, Alphonso. He enjoyed spending time with his special friends, Buggy Greene and CA "Carry" Nettles. He also enjoyed family gatherings, especially Raylrode Daze, at the Newsome family home in Branchville.
Jacob is survived by his children, Timothy, Kenneth, Lynnette and Angel; his sister, Colleen Jolly; and brothers, Allen, Willie and Ronnie Newsome. He is also survived by eight grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials made be made to a charity of one's choice.
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Annie Colleen Newsome Jolly
August 25, 2024
My memory of Jacob, well, he was the very first male child to be born after our mother, Lillie Bell Dukes Newsome, had three girls! Our daddy, Alfonso, was really proud to finally have a son he could love. Jacob loved to fish and hunt, and always there to help his 3 younger brothers, Allen Willie, and Ronnie Newsome. At an early age he joined the U S Army and later sent to Korea, where he served with honor. He and Dixie Murray Newsome were the parents of four beautiful children. Timothy, Lanette, Kenneth, and Angela Newsome. The family spent most of their growing up years in the town of Branchville, SC, the very first railroad Junction in the world. They all loved and were devoted to each other.
Colleen Newsome Jolly
March 30, 2024
My brother, Jake, boy, could he run, he had 3 older sisters, Colleen, Zena, and Janet Newsome, and when mischievious, would iritate them as little brothers sometimes will do. There was no use in chasing him down, as he flew with the wind. But, we all loved our little brother very much, and now that he is gone to heaven, he is missed so much my his family and his freinds, and one friend in particular, C A "Cary" Nettles, his lifelong friend and playmate. They always kept in touch as Cary would come down during the RR Daze Festival, and he would always ride out first thing and look up his dear friend. Now his dear friend is gone, but childhood memories of play are held dear to his heart. He is gone but never forgotten. By his big sister: Colleen Newsome Jolly
Colleen Newsome Jolly
October 17, 2021
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
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