Charles Eddie Newnam, age 77, of Lumberton, NC, died Friday, October 16, 2026. He was born in Forsyth County, NC on August 18, 1949.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Weldon & Betty Jane Newnam, and a sister, Carolyn Caviness (Alton).

He is survived by his wife, Vera Lee Newnam; his two daughters, Christina Smith of Salisbury, NC and Catherine Sams (Michael) of Vale, NC; his two sisters, Marilyn Arias (Julio) of Greensboro, NC and Amy Loeblein (Guy) of Bahama, NC; his brother, David Newnam (Nancy) of Summerville, SC; three grandchildren: Adelyn Shumate (Ian), Dylan Thomas (Amy), and Parker Shumate Thomas (Brianna); two great-grandchildren, Emmaleigh Thomas and Kylie Shumate; and a host of nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 4:00 PM at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 918 Piney Grove Road in Lumberton, NC.