May 1, 2022, 65, Goldsboro –

Eckard Lewis Newsome, 65, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at Wayne UNC Health Care. Born in Wayne County on July 18, 1956, he was the son of the late Eckard and Elouise Jones Newsome.

Eckard is survived by his sisters, Clara Lee Combs of Goldsboro and Geraldine Hall of Hampton, VA; nephews, Charles William Hall and wife, Susan and Mark Dwayne Gambrel and wife, Cindy; and his great-nephews, Brandon Luke Gambrel, Taylor Lee Gambrel, Connor Lynn Gambrel, Edward Lawrence Gambrel, and Matthew William Hall.

Eckard was loved deeply by his family. He will be greatly missed.

Services will be held in a private setting for the family.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Seymour Funeral Home and Cremation Service. Online condolences may be expressed at www.seymourfuneralhome.com.