Joseph “Joe” Edward Newton
Joe E. Newton, 93, of Winnie, passed peacefully on Saturday, July 19, 2025. He was born on November 20, 1931, in Platter, Oklahoma, to Mamie Viaraenta and Howard Newton.
The town was nothing more than a mercantile store with a post office inside that no longer exists. Joe joined the army at the age of 16 and served 7 years during the entire Korean conflict. He attained the rank of Sargent before leaving the service to attend the University of New Mexico.
After college, he was employed by the Texas Employment Commission. His job descriptions included that of Employment Counselor, Director of a youth employment office and Labor Market Analyst. Joe retired from the State of Texas after more than 30 years of service in 1986. He met his wife Jaynell some years later and they were married in 1999. They were married for 23 years at her death.
Joe loved to shoot craps. He wrote an instructional book on shooting craps, and it was published. One of his favorite bets was to Hop the 7. He and Jaynell had good times traveling around the country to various casinos. If you are in a casino and pass a crap table, think of Joe.
Joe is survived by his stepchildren, Wynette Scott and her husband, Bruce; Nylene Daigle and her husband, David; Elzey Bourque and his fiancé, MJ Hiner.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Jaynell; parents; siblings; and stepson, Jeffrey Bourque.
A gathering for Mr. Newton’s family and friends will begin at 1:00 p.m., with his funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Broussard’s, 134 West Buccaneer Drive, Winnie. His interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Winnie.
Thank you,
The family of Joe Newton
Video
Gathering of Family and Friends
Broussard’s Mortuary Winnie
- 134, Buccaneer Drive, Winnie, Texas, 77665,
- July 24, 2025
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Funeral Service
Broussard’s Mortuary Winnie
- 134, Buccaneer Drive, Winnie, Texas, 77665,
- July 24, 2025
- 2:00 pm
Interment
Fairview Cemetery-Winnie
- 213, Fairview Cemetary Drive, Winnie, Texas, 77665,
- July 24, 2025
Sorry for your loss. Joe was quite a guy! Know he will be missed a lot.
Wynette and Bruce, and Elzie and MJ, and all your families – Please accept our deepest sympathy at the loss of Joe. I know that he will be greatly missed. We will be praying for and thinking of each one of you. May God comfort you all during this time of grief.
Concetta and Malcolm Rollins
Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Wishing you peace and comfort at this difficult time.
So sorry to hear of his passing. Praying for all the family.
Our deepest sympathies to you’ll for your loss of Joe. He was such a nice person and we always enjoyed visiting with him and your Mom. Sending our prayers and much love to you’ll.
Joe & Betty Veillon; Flint & Liz Maxcy; Danny Davis
I have been privileged to cover Joe Newton as well as family in prayer during his illness. Rest assured my prayers and loving thoughts continue as you say your goodbyes and lay him to rest. Loving thoughts are with you in the days to come, as well. Special heartfelt wishes go out to my brother Bruce Scott and his wife, Wynette and all of Wynette’s family. You know how to get in touch if you need a shoulder. Take heart as Joe now rests with Janelle. Thinking of each of you.