Info Sheet / Obituary for John T. Newton
Deceased 26 March 2022
John Thomas Newton, age 84 of Greenville, Alabama died peacefully in his home surrounded by love on Saturday, March 26, 2022. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 from the Chapel of Dunklin Funeral Home with Reverend Herbert Brown and Reverend Jason Simmons officiating. Burial followed at Ebenezer East Cemetery with Dunklin Funeral Home directing. Visitation was held one and a half hours prior to service time.
John is preceded in death by his parents, WR and Erie Newton; brother, Richard Newton; sisters, Edna Ruth (Huel) Owens, Clodine (Charlie) Ponder, Viola (John) Mothershed; Father and Mother-in-laws, Winifred and Naomi Pond.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 62 years, Gloria Newton; daughter, Amy Morris; grand daughters, Jessica (Daniel) Bell, Jennifer (Eugene) Baker; great grandchildren, Levi Sexton, Madelyn Bell, Rand Odom, Ryder Odom along with 5 other bonus grandchildren as well as a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family would like to thank all of the wonderful people with Southern Care Hospice for their devoted care to John and his family during such a difficult time.