Paul Stephen Newman
WHEELERSBURG-July 21, 1964 – March 22, 2021 It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Paul Stephen Newman of Wheelersburg, Ohio who passed away On Monday, March 22, 2021 at the age of 56 years.
He is survived by his children Logan M. Newman, Jack N. Newman, Nic Newman, his parents, James and Betty Newman of Wheelersburg, Ohio. His brother James/Fritz (Alice) Newman of Minford, Ohio and sister, Denise (Kevin) Callihan of Lancaster Ohio. Several nieces and nephews.
Paul was a graduate of Wheelersburg High School, with an outstanding basketball career. As an All-State selection he participated in the Ohio North South All-Star game and garnered many opportunities to play collegiate basketball. He attended Marquette University, North Carolina Wilmington University and Heidelberg University. After winning many golf tournaments and traveling on the golf tour he choose to give back through teaching. He achieved Master PGA teaching professional level - teaching was his strength and he taught many talented players during his career. He served as president of the Southern Ohio PGA of America and President's Council member of the PGA. He retired due to health problems which prevented him from continuing his career at its height - moving back to his hometown to be near his parents. Paul loved fishing and hunting as well as the outdoors. Paul will be remembered for his desire to have fun and live life to its fullest. Those who knew him well loved him deeply.
A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 am Friday, March 26, 2021 at Harrison-Pyles Funeral Home in Wheelersburg. Interment will be in Memorial Burial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home 5:00-7:00 pm Thursday, March 25, 2021 and one hour before the 11:00 am service on Friday. Masks and social distancing will be mandatory for both the visitation and service. The funeral home does not provide masks. Condolences to the family may be made at www.harrison-pyles.com.
