JOHN DAVID TEW
Oct. 19, 1938-March 2, 2017
John David Tew, 78, Goldsboro, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center.
John was born in Wayne County Oct. 19, 1938, to the late Miles Casey Tew Sr. and Evelyn Howell Tew.
He owned and operated the family business, John Tew Associates.
John was a hard-working man, which was the theme of his life; he lived to work. He was the kind of man who was loyal to his family, who took great pride in caring and providing for them.
Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 4, 2017, at Wayne Memorial Park, with the Rev. Roy Savage officiating.
John is survived by his wife of 58 years, Verla Ann Chestnut Tew; daughter, Joy Tew Bissette and husband, Dennis, of Wilson; grandchildren, Katlin Bissette, Erika Wanjorek-Caslavka (Brandon) and Alecia Mears (Anthony); a great-grandson, Brayden; sister, Geraldine Tew Schumacher of Rock Hill, S.C.; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Miles Casey Tew Jr. and Ed Tew.
The family would like to express its appreciation for the compassionate care provided by Kitty Askins Hospice Center.
Flowers are welcome or memorials be made to Kitty Askins Hospice Center, 107 Handley Park Court, Goldsboro, N.C., 27534.
The family will receive friends Friday, March 3, 2017, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Seymour Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.seymourfuneralhome.com.
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Published in Obituaries on March 3, 2017 10:00 AM