William Newton, Jr.
William “Rob” Newton, Jr., 61, of Beaumont, died Saturday, December 23, 2017, at Harbor Hospice, Beaumont. A native and lifelong resident of this area, he was born on November 3, 1956, to Luellen Shelley Newton and William Robert Newton, Sr. Rob, who was an avid golfer and Dallas Cowboys fan, and enjoyed the music of Tom Petty. He worked for the family business Newton Tool and Hardware for forty-five years.
Survivors include his wife, Fara Newton; daughter, Allison Wagstaff and her husband, Kyle, of Winnie; stepdaughter, Erin Burris and grandson, Evan Clayton of Beaumont; father, William “Bob” Newton, Sr.; sister, Bonnie Self and her husband, Joe, of Albuquerque, New Mexico; nephews, Trevor and Hunter Self and Neale Newton; nieces, Shelley Newton and Amanda Retherford; and lifelong “brother”, Tabb Johnson.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Luellen Newton and brother, Wyatt Newton.
A gathering of Rob Newton’s family and friends will begin at 4:00 p.m. with a memorial service to follow at 6:00 p.m., Saturday, December 30, 2017, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A family committal was held at Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Rob Newton to the Humane Society of Southeast Texas, P.O. Box 1629, Beaumont, Texas 77704; or online at www.humanesocietyofsoutheasttexas.org/
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Memorial Service
Memorial Service
- 1605 n. major Drive beaumont tx 77713
- 12/30/2017
- 6:00 pm
- 1605 n. major Drive beaumont tx 77713
- 12/30/2017
- 6:58 am
Comments
Dennis Camp
May you rest in peace Rob Newton. Our times together shall not not go unremembeted...
Suzy Quarles Barton
Rob....so many good memories with you...riding to school with you and Walter Shofner....Walt's horn was your alarm...lol....hate we didn't keep in touch...Bless you, and your family....Rest In Peace My Friend!
Cindy Nance
Rob, you will be dearly missed. I loved the times we spent together. You are such a good person and a wonderful friend. You always made me laugh. Love and prayers to all of your family in this sad time.
"Gabby" Jones
Sure had a lotta fun times at Bayou Din with ol' "fig" in the men's club golf games. Rob was a joy to play with cause he always had a laugh or two and made it fun to be around him. I looked forward to every game we played. I sure miss all those good times. Robby will keep em laughin' at the golf course in the sky. A FINE MAN who will be sorely missed!. Rest in Peace my friend.
Barbara & Tommy Leicht
Dear Allison, Bonnie, Bob and Family, We are so sorry this happened and we share your heartache. We loved and enjoyed Rob for many years, and his presence will be missed by so many. We will be praying for the Lord to shower you with his love, peace and comfort.
Cathy Sheffield (Carswell) Class of 1973
Bonnie, Sending prayers up for you and your family.... Ever Loyal, Cathy Ever Loyal, Cathy Sheffed (Carswell)
Cathy Sheffield
Bonnie, Prayers going up for you and your family. .. Ever Loyal, Cathy Sheffield, Carswell
Cathy Sheffield
Bonnie, Prayers going up for you and your family. .. Ever Loyal, Cathy Sheffield, Carswell
NL
My sincere condolences to the family at this difficult time. May you all seek God for comfort, peace, strength and support (2 Cor 1:3).