Clynch Newsome, Jr.

Colonel Clynch Newsome, Jr., USMC (Ret) passed away on July 27th. He was a graduate of Andrew Jackson High School (class of 1949) and also held degrees from Florida State University (BS), University of North Florida (BS & MAT), Rollins College (MBA) and Stetson University (JD). He was preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife of 41 years, Bonnie McDaniel Newsome and is survived by his sister, Cadelia Brown; a daughter, Kelly King (Jeff); a son, LtCol Stephen Newsome, USMC; and two grandchildren, Eleanor and Casey King. He was a decorated veteran of both the Korean and Vietnam wars as well as a 32nd degree Mason, a member of the Scottish Rite and Morocco Shrine Temple. Additionally, he enjoyed a membership at Ponte Vedra Inn and Club. The family will receive visitors from 6-8 PM Wednesday, July 29th at George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4140 University Blvd., S. A graveside military service will be held at 2 PM Thurs, July 30th at Oaklawn Cemetery with a memorial service following at 3 PM at South Jacksonville Presbyterian Church, 2137 Hendricks Ave. In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, Community Hospice of Northeast Florida or South Jacksonville Presbyterian Church. Condolences may be left at hewellfuneralhomes.com.VisitationWednesday, July 29, 201506:00 PM - 08:00 PM George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home4140 University Blvd., So.Jacksonville, FL 32216GravesideThursday, July 30, 201502:00 PM Oaklawn Cemetery4801 San Jose Blvd.Jacksonville, FL 32207MemorialThursday, July 30, 201503:00 PM South Jacksonville Presbyterian Church2137 Hendricks AveJacksonville, FL 322074140 University Blvd S Jacksonville, FL 32216 f: 904-739-81594747 Main St N Jacksonville, FL 32206 f: 904-353-0763