Robert III

DATELINE: Chesterfield, SC

DECEASED: Mr. Robert "Bob" Murray Newsom, III, age 65, died Saturday, September 29, 2012

GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 2:00 PM, Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at Ruby Cemetery with Military Honors

HISTORY: Mr. Newsom was born June 9, 1947 in Monroe, NC a son of the late Bert Streater Newsom and Faye Coley Newsom, and was the grandson of the late Dr. R. M. Newsom, Sr. and Grace Hurst Newsom. Bob attended Chesterfield Schools, and was a graduate of Camden Military Academy. He also attended Gordon Military College. Bob was a Sergeant with the U.S. Army, and was an Army Ranger. He served during the Vietnam War, and was medically retired due to combat inflicted wounds. Bob was a recipient of the Silver Star, Purple Heart, Nation Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, and other honors. He was very close to his "Band of Brothers," his LRRP Ranger Team of Company F of the 75th Ranger Regiment. Bob was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing.

SURVIVORS:
Wife of 30 years: Brenda Lewis Newsom of the home
1 Sister: Patricia "Pat" N. (Richard) Murphy of Chapin, SC
Father-in-law: Billy A. Lewis of Chesterfield, SC
2 Brothers-in-law: Ricky D. (Brenda) Lewis of Kershaw, SC and Billy Lewis, Jr. of Asheville, NC
3 Sisters-in-law: Sandra Sanchez of Pageland, SC, Rebecca L. (Dr. Salim) Ghorra and Lisa O'Neal both of Cheraw, SC
Also a number of Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins

The family will receive Family and Friends at the home, 1700 Ted Melton Road, Chesterfield, SC 29709


MEMORIALS: may be made to Chesterfield Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 147, Chesterfield, SC 29709

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, SC (www.mrcfuneralhome.com) is serving the Newsom family.

The family will receive Family and Friends at the home 1700 Ted Melton Road, Chesterfield, SC

GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 2:00 PM, Tuesday, October 2,
2012 at Ruby Cemetery with Military Honors