Morty C. Newell

Morty C. Newell, 77, of Abbeville, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, May 29, 2010 at the Abbeville Nursing Home. He was born in Abbeville to the late Andrew B. & Janie Louise Milford Newell. Mr. Newell served in the United States Army and retired from the textile industry. He was a member of the Upper Long Cane Presbyterian Church and a member of the Clinton Masonic Lodge and Hejaz Temple. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by six brothers, Raymond, Richard, Westfield, Adolphus, Edward and Joe Newell. Surviving Mr. Newell is a brother, Jack Newell and his wife Frieda of Abbeville; three sisters, Thelma N. Suber and her husband Max, Doris N. Richey and Polly N. Smith all of Abbeville; and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be Monday, May 31, 2010 at 11:00AM in Long Cane Cemetery. The family will receive friends following the graveside services. The family is at their respective homes. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Upper Long Cane Presbyterian Church, 194 Hwy 20 Abbeville, SC 29620 or to the HospiceCare of the Piedmont, 408 W. Alexander Ave. Greenwood, SC 29646. 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.