Andre D Newsom

Tommy L. Dupree sent Ocean Devotion for Andre D Newsom - May 12, 2023

On behalf of the FAA/Memphis Airports District Office Family. Our deepest sympathy and condolences to the family of Mr. Newsom.

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Aristocrat Of Bands sent Sacred Duty Spray for Andre D Newsom - May 11, 2023

Prof. Newsom,

You will TRULY be missed and FOREVER loved!

-Love The Aristocrat of Bands

Carlton Wright sent Sweet Moments for Andre D Newsom - May 11, 2023

The Alabama A&M University Band, Staff, and MMW Band Boosters Association send our sincere condolences to the Newsom and Jefferson family! May God grant you peace and comfort you!

Kelvinn Wright sent Ocean Devotion for Andre D Newsom - May 08, 2023

On behalf of The Tennessee State University Tuba Family (Silver Thunder), We are wishing you peace, comfort, courage, and lots of love at this time of sorrow.

Mr. Newsom was more than just a Band Director. Mr. Newsom was a true leader that loved and cared about his band students. He was kind, open hearted, generous, a leader, and nurturing. Oh yes, he was funny too! Andre, you will truly be missed. I'm thankful I had the opportunity to be in your presence. I know you are already leading in band in Heaven. Job well done good and faithful Servant.

Red we appreciate your gift that you shared with us all in the band world. I'll never forget your sense of humor and great conversation. Rest Well My Musical Friend. 💪🏾

Webb Mitchell High

Memphis TN TSU Alumni band will never be the same. Big Red you will be missed dearly.Rest well my friend.🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

Dear newsom i just want to thank you for being a great band director ,role model and father figure to me throughout my band career from whitehaven - tsu until now you've always made sure i was good i thank you so much man i'll never forget you my heart hurts so bad to see you go but God needed you the most i'm thankful that I was able to be in your life i love you forever and always- BIG VAE ❤️💙🖤💛

Until we meet again. Rest well and save a spot for me in Omega Land. From Mu Lambda Lambda Spr. 2K11 ShowDawg

My Brother MY Children God father.... Red Red Red... I am missing you so much! Take your rest until we meet again

On behalf of the Alabama A&M University Band and MMW Band Boosters, we send our deepest condolences to the family of Mr. Andre Newsom, the White Haven High School Band, and the Tennessee State University Band Family! Rest well, sir!

Rest well Big Red! I love and miss you Team! 💜💛 Andre D. Newsom, OMEGA CHAPTER!

Rest well Big Red! To your children my thoughts and Prayers are with you during this difficult time! Cee Cee G

I came to Whitehaven the same year Mr. Newsom started teaching. I was scared having just moved to Memphis and having to switch schools unexpectedly.The momentI met him he was a bright light and always encouraging.He never treated my classmates and I as just his students.We were family. I rarely called him Mr. Newsom, it was uncle Newsom. He was always lending a helping hand. To know him is to love him. Everything and everyone he touched was just that much better from having known him. He will be greatly missed.My warmest sympathy and prayers to his family.

My deepest condolences goes out to the entire family, friends, colleagues, and students of Mr. Newsom. I had 3 boys to come up under your direction. They love, respect and look up to you! I am grateful that they had you overseeing their education and gift. Rest well, Mr. Newsom. You were loved and appreciated, deeply.

Mr.Newsom it was an honor to March under your direction. All the memories from the band trips after football games to those motivational speeches before we hit the field! Pick Up Yo Feet! Play yo Part! And Drive! Drive! DRIVE!!! Woooo love you big Dawg Preciate everything! #SOP4Life

This gentleman was awesome. My son was part of his brass section. He always had big love for the children. Thank you for being a part of his life. 2016. WHS BCThomas

My deepest sympathy to the family, Whitehaven High School, & community... A job well done from Mr. Newsom that will forever be cherished! God called on you to conduct the heavenly band above..🕊️

Thanks for making my high school band memories worth wild. I'll never forget what you've always said: "You will not sit next to me & be better than me". That quote resonates till this day in my adults years. I appreciate that. Rest well man.

Big nunu we gone always remember my guy can't forget all the good times

Big nunu you gone always be remembered my guy love all the laughs and adventures

My classmate, my frat brother, and most importantly, my friend. You had a significant impact on so many people's lives. Your legacy will live on through your kids and all your students. You truly will be missed. Rest Easy Now, Job Well Done!

My condolences to the family and especially his children.Thanks for being an awesome leader to my son as while teaching him how to be a leader (drum major'14). You'll be missed💜

Continuous prayers for your family. You will be greatly missed. Rest well Big Red

Big Red you will be greatly missed. Rest well my friend❤️

My deepest sympathy to the family.

It's funny how we get consumed in life, and let Family pass you by without a visit or words till it's to late, I watched you and Lavar Newsom grow up to be Great Men, I'm so proud to have gotten to know you. Derrick H.

Sherita Burress my prayers are with you all during your time of grieve. God is a comforter!!

You are one of the best Band Directors I've ever came across. Thank you for all the laughs, the lessons, the love, the fun you've made the band program to be and the knowledge you've poured to each and every student you have ever taught. This is hard for us but continue to shine down on us and continue to let us know that everything is ok. We love you and we truly going to miss you! Rest on Big Red! Praying for your children and family! 🙏🏽❤️🫶🏽

Andre you are a pillar to the band and will forever be missed. The Merritt-DeBois family will miss you. Your words, actions, thoughts, kindness and graciousness has been appreciative. Your spirit of life has helped so many near and far. Take your rest, God has said well done my faithful servant. Thank you for your love, Andre.

You have always been a bright light in the community. You were like a father to me and you will truly be missed. We all love you so much. Rest easy knowing you changed many lives🌻

As tears fall down my face, and I try to gather the right words to say, I have established there are not enough positive words in the dictionary to describe the type of person you were. You were just that Guy. You were a mentor, father( not just to your kids, but every kid you encountered), friend, therapist, brother, etc. You were that person that always had your students back as well as your love ones. You definitely had my back. Without you, I honestly don't know were I would be or how my life would have turned out. The level of respect that I have as well as many others for you is uncanny. I love you dearly. Rest in Love and in peace. Until we meet again. 🕊️🕊️❤️

Prayers and Condolences for the family . The band community has lost a great person he will be missed !!

"Well Done, Thy Good and Faithful Servant"

Take your rest Mr. Newsom. The AOB will forever be indebted to you. Thank you for operating in your given purpose here on earth boldly and proudly.

Brianne Rucker.

Mr. Newsom, Although I was long gone before your leadership at TSU, i must say that it's an honor to be apart of the same family. The AOB would not be what it is today, w/o your influence, love, passion, and guidance of your WH students. Take your rest.

Rest on Classmate! Job Well Done! From Robin Snell

Love ya prof. You can rest easy now upstairs

"Get yo mind right" "Every note is a symphony"-Prof Newsom. You had a big presence and your legacy will continue on.

Mr. Newsom, I did not expect to feel the way I do. When I heard about you, I was shook. You gave me a space to be me, flaws and all. I thank you for trying to bring out of me what I had hidden. Even though I wasn't around you long, I have always remembered and respected you. You were a great person. You have reached many people. You deserve a job well done. Thank you for crossing my path. I know you can finally rest now because God would not have brought you home if your job was left undone. I pray for your family and everyone that has encountered you. May your light shine in Heaven as brightly as you have on earth. Moe

Words can not explain how much hurt I am. Mr. Newsom was a very fun, enjoyable person. Mr. Newsom had brought so much out of the band and made us feel good about playing our music. He brought that potential and fire out of us that we been trying bring out. He was a father figure to us all! It's hard walking into the school building knowing you're not here with us anymore. It's hard getting through the day sometimes. You will be missed dearly and we love you very much🥹❤️

Mr. Newsom you will truly be missed by all who crossed your path you left a legacy behind that will forever be remembered. Praying for your children your Mother and the entire family. Rest well Newsom job well done. 💔🖤💛🩷🙏🏾🙏🏾🌹🌹

I Would Lik 2 SEND My CONDOLENCES 2 His KIDS and FAMILY... Am GONE MISS Big Dude The BAND Leader And The BEST DJ Ever... ALWAYS Would Uplift U WHEN U DOWN If HE See U It Was NEVER A DUDLE Moment With Big Newsom or Big Red And Aww The KIDS LOVED Him.. THEY Was Aww SAD THEY Had 2 LEAVE HIM Behind Sooo HE LEFT A BIG IMPACT On EVERYBODY Tht HE Was AROUND

I pray that God provides comfort to your family during these trying times. You were one of the greatest bands directors we've ever had at Whitehaven. We are forever grateful for you and will always keep you in our ❤️. Thank you NewNew for molding SOP!

Mr. Newsom would let me skip in the bandroom as long as I was working on something. I decided to work on my drawing skills and he would come over, look over my shoulder and say, "That looks a lot cleaner than the last time you drew it, I'm proud of you" And I've been going ever since. I wanted to give it up all together but he wouldn't let me. I never got to thank him all these years later but I hope he knows that every piece of art I do, a bit of him is in it. Thank you for everything.

Mr. Newsom you will be dearly missed. Thank you for the countless lessons in life, music, band, school, etc. You gave your all to everything..Whitehaven, AOB High School Summer Band Camp, AOB, Tuba Ensemble, etc. we always got all there is of you. Thank you for the laughs, the memories, and the knowledge. To his kids and family, to all of his friends and coworkers, my endless prayers and condolences are with you all! Much love! Can't wait to see you in that open parking lot one day! -Cody Keith

Words can not express how saddened I was to have experience your before and finally hours. When we were in Atlanta you left your mark. The students loved you and had fun with you every chance they got. They respected you. I appreciate you letting me help with the students and the many laughs we had on the road trip. You legacy will live on for years to come. We will miss you dearly "Big Red". To his kids and family, if you need us we are here. Jeffo we got you. Keep your heads up. "That parking lot wide open"

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.