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Obituary For Larry Newett
Mr. Larry Cobb Newett entered this life on June
18,1963 in Anderson County, South Carolina, born
to the union of the late Ethan Cobb Newett and Lillie
Dogan Newett Redmond. Our God called him home
on Saturday, May 3, 2025: surrounded by family and
friends.
Larry attended the public schools of Greenville
County and graduated from Woodmont High School,
where he proved to be an outstanding athlete. He
enjoyed sports and was an avid Miami Dolphins fan
as well as a Carolina Gamecocks fan. Larry received
an Associate’s Degree in Welding from Greenville
Technical College. Larry was employed by the
Greenville County School System for several years
before retiring. He joined in holy matrimony with
Arleen Young on June 11, 2005.
At an early age, Larry joined New Forksville Baptist
Church in Honea Path, South Carolina. His spiritual
growth continued at Silver Hill Memorial United
Methodist Church in Spartanburg, South Carolina. At
New Forksville Baptist Church and Silver Hill UMC,
Larry forged lasting relationships and was committed
to service as a dedicated member of the All Male
Choir at both churches.
Larry leaves to cherish his precious memories,
Arleen, his loving and devoted wife; sisters Gloria
(Terry) Jones of Simpsonville, South Carolina; and
Karen (Darrell) Tate of Piedmont, South Carolina; a
brother Barron (Rene) Newett of Greenville, South
Carolina; two aunts Naomi Pruitt, of Greenville South
Carolina and Mary Dogan of Pelzer, South Carolina;
a sister-in-law Linda (Fred) Dillard of Greenville,
South Carolina; a brother-in-law W.R. Douglas
(Tanya)Young of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Also, cherishing loving memories are a host of
nieces and nephews: Josef Jones;
Jasmine(Andrae) Felder; Jada( O’Neal) Speaks,
Shayla Yeargin and Rashad Yeargin; Preston B. Gist
Jr., Enoch Young, and god-daughter Shadae Lyles,
and a host of great nieces and nephews. Also,
remembering Larry is a host of family and friends.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at Silver Hill Memorial United Methodist Church, Spartanburg, SC. Burial will be in the Heritage Memorial Gardens, Roebuck,SC.
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Matthew Newuiett sent Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum for Larry Newett - May 06, 2025
Sending my most sincere condolences to the Newett Family! I remember Larry from Woodmont High always smiling and laughing!! Sorry I haven't seen you since I left there but I've seen and talked to Gloria and Karen over the years! Rest my friend and keep smiling in Heaven! Toni Coleman Auston Woodmont High Class of 1981
Prayers Strength and Healing during the Newett family's loss of their beloved son,brother, friend and my classmate Woodmont High School Class Of 1982 💙🤍💙🕊️🕊️❤️🙏🫂 Rest In Heaven My Friend
To Arleen and family, you have my deepest sympathy and prayers. I will miss Larry's beautiful voice and wonderful presence at Silver Hill Memorial United Methodist Church.
I know you lived your life so that one you would here, " Well Done thy good and faithful servant you have been faithful over a few and I'll make you ruler over many". We miss you so much already Larry. The numbness I feel I know will get better in time. Who's going help me laugh at Arleen and tell her that's enough and she knows exactly what we we referring to. Our hearts are broken but I have peace knowing you are pain free now, you can walk around heaven without any pain. Rest easy my friend until we see each other. ❤️
Praying for your strength and comfort during your time of sorrow. Larry was always a gentle giant with a smile. Heaven has gained another angel
I extend my deepest condolences to the family I just asked his Sis' about him may you rest with the Lord Bruh' 😔
Praying for our family..you will be miss so much..we love you Larry..Rest in peace love your cousins ,Reggie and Michelle ,Sonya ,Pam..Leach family..Woodville rd ❤️
My deepest condolences to the family of Larry Newett. Larry was such a gentleman to all he met. Rest in peace my dear friend. You will certainly be missed by your Silver Hill family.
I'm so sorry to hear of Larry's passing, always had a smile on his face when we were in school. Praying for his family during this difficult time.
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