Richard "Dick" Newton

Richard “Dick” Newton, age 87, a resident of rural Dunkirk, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Albany Health and Rehab in Albany, Indiana. 

Dick was born on April 14, 1935, in Portland, Indiana, the son of John Newton, Sr. and Lulu (Lawhorn) Newton.  He married Mary Mae (Moore) Watkins on April 14, 1993. 

Dick was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church in Portland.  Other memberships include Retreads, GWWRA and Friends on Wheels.  Dick loved getting on his Goldwing and going for rides in and out of the state.  He also enjoyed going to auctions.  Dick worked for NAAS Foods, Spur Station, Indiana Glass and Colony Printing. 

            Survivors include:

            His wife:  Mary Newton – rural Dunkirk, Indiana

            His children:  Richard Newton (wife Nila) – Salamonia, Indiana

                                   Nyoka Smith – Portland, Indiana

                                    Judy Eglan – Portland, Indiana

                                    Sandra Newton – Portland, Indiana

                                    Shannon Newton – Anderson, Indiana

            2 step-children:  George Watkins – Winchester, Indiana

                                       Jeff Watkins (wife Virginia) – Lonedell, Missouri

            Siblings:  Lillian Crump – Portland, Indiana

                            Patty Willover – Pennsylvania

                            Robert Newton – Eaton, Indiana

                           Timmy Newton – Salamonia, Indiana

            13 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great grandchildren

            He was preceded in death by 4 siblings; George, Mary, Rex and John. 

            Visitation will be held on Friday from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland.  Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.  Pastor Greg Rittenhouse will officiate and burial will follow at IOOF Twin Hill Cemetery in Pennville. 

            Online condolences may be sent to www.williamsonspencer.com. 

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