Jack Telford Newell

Jack Telford Newell, 85, of Abbeville, husband of Frieda Shields Newell, died Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Abbeville to the late Andrew B. and Janie Louise Milford Newell. Mr. Newell began his career with Milliken and Co. – Abbeville Plant at an early age. He proudly served his country in the United States Army after which he returned to Milliken, retiring with 40 years of dedicated service. He was a devoted member of South Side Baptist Church, the Allen Crawford Sunday School class and the Son Lighters Senior Group. Jack served the church as financial recorder for many years. His hours spent fishing brought him much pleasure; however, time with his family enriched his life and was the source of his happiness. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two sons, Brian A. and Tim Newell; a grandson, Drew Newell; seven brothers, Raymond, Richard, Westfield, Adolphus, Edward, Joe, and Morty Newell; and two sisters, Thelma Suber and Doris Richey. Mr. Newell is survived by his wife of 61 ½ years of the home, Frieda Newell; a daughter, Teresa Newell McClain and her husband Josh of Level Land; a sister, Polly N. Smith of Abbeville; five grandchildren, Monica McClain Isbell (Wayne), Chad McClain (Sandi), Brianne Newell Thurman (Josh), Jackie Newell Garner (David) and J.T. Newell; seven great-grandchildren, Jackson, Maddox, Carter, Cade, Jack Charles, Claire and Abigail; special extended family, Jeff & Karen Bloom and Garet Fryer. The family will receive friends 6:00pm – 8:00 pm, Wednesday, July 13, 2016, in Harris Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 11:00AM, Thursday, July 14, 2016 in Harris Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Earl Hartley officiating. Serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be the Allen Crawford Sunday School class. Burial will follow in Long Cane Cemetery with military honors. Memorial contributions, in memory of Mr. Newell, may be sent to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621 or to South Side Baptist Church Building Fund, 505 W. Greenwood St., Abbeville, SC 29620. The family is at the home in Abbeville. A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com. HARRIS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES of Abbeville is assisting the Newell family.