James Willard Newton, Age 81
James Willard Newton, age 81, of Louisville, formerly of Campbellsville, died Saturday, September 11, 2010 in Louisville after an illness.
He was the son of the late George McKinley and Elva Anna Newton. He was also preceded in death by his wife Ruby Mayon Newton on August 1, 1997, two sons. James Steven Newton in December , 1973, William Grant Newton, 1960, and one sister Aileen Newton. He was a veteran of the Korean War and retired employee of Fruit of the Loom.
He is survived by four sons and daughters-in-law, Van Allen & Margaret Newton, Jerry Lyn Newton, Willando & Sonja Newton all of Louisville, and Ricardo Lee & Tanja Newton of Germany, daughter-in-law Joyce Newton of Radcliff, eleven grandchildren, five great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11AM, Thursday, September 16, 2010 at the Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home with burial to follow in Miller Cemetery.
Visitation 5-8 PM, Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at the Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home
Rev. Mac Pendleton, officiating.
