Steven Edward Newell

December 8, 1957 - August 11, 2019

Steve Edward Newell , 61, of Bristol,VA passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019. He was born in Honolulu, HI on December 8, 1957, a son of Edward Ferris and Barbara Crawford Newell. Steve is survived by his father; Ed Newell, two brothers: Bill Newell and his wife Rhonda, Mike Newell and his wife Bonnie, one sister; Rebecca Deems and her husband Albert; and eight nephews and one niece. Steve was a member of Boy Scouts of America, where he held the rank of Eagle Scout. After graduating high school from Dobyns-Bennett High School with honors, he received an academic scholarship to attend New College in Sarasota FL. Steve went on to graduate with a Master's Degree in Psychology from the University of Tennessee. Steve was a very giving, intelligent, free spirited person, who loved books, art, learning, and music; especially Bob Dylan. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., Sunday August 18, 2019 at Blevins Funeral & Cremation Services, 417 Lee St. Bristol,VA. The committal service and interment will immediately follow at Glenwood Cemetery with Reverend Jonathan Jonas officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to State Street United Methodist Church.Condolences for the family may be sent and viewed by www.blevinscares.com. Mr. Newell and his family are in the care of Blevins Funeral and Cremation Services. (276) 669-6141