Charles Gordon Newton

Date of Death: July 18, 2010

Charles Gordon Newton, 86, of Frederick County, Virginia, passed away, Sunday, July 18, 2010, in the Blue Ridge Hospice Residential Center.

Mr. Newton was born in 1923 in Coshocton, Ohio, the son of the late Charles William and Clarissa Louise Newton. He was a graduate of Defiance College and Miami University of Ohio, where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree and a graduate of Indiana University, where he received his Master’s. Mr. Newton worked in three different Ohio school districts as a high school teacher. In 1979, he retired from the Superintendency of the Wayne Township school system in Dayton, Ohio. He was a member of Kernstown United Methodist Church. Mr. Newton was a veteran, having served with the United States Army Air Corps, as a pilot of a B-24. His last duty was the 15th Air Force in Italy.

He married Marilyn Jean Murphy on August 24, 1946 in Defiance, Ohio.

Surviving with his wife of sixty-three years is a daughter, Susan Elizabeth Johnson and her husband, Scott, of Mahopac, New York; a son, Dr. Charles Gordon Newton, Jr. and his wife, Anne, of Huntsville, Alabama; five grandchildren, C. Parker and Rachel Newton, Ethan, Guthrie, and Caleb Johnson; and a sister, Phyllis Spencer of Toledo, Ohio.

A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday at Omps Funeral Home, South Chapel with Reverend Clay Knick officiating. Entombment will be in Shenandoah Memorial Park Mausoleum with Military Honors by VFW Post 2123.

Pallbearers will be Gerald Murphy, C. Parker Newton, Scott Johnson, Ethan Johnson, Guthrie Johnson, and Caleb Johnson.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Omps Funeral Home, South Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Gordon Newton Scholarship Fund at Kernstown United Methodist Church, 3239 Valley Pike, Winchester, Virginia 22602.

Please view obituaries, tribute wall, and guestbook at www.ompsfuneralhome.com.

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Charles Gordon Newton Charles Gordon Newton, 86, of Frederick County, Virginia, passed away, Sunday, July 18, 2010, in the Blue Ridge Hospice Residential Center. Mr. Newton was born in 1923 in Coshocton, Ohio, the son of the late Charles William and Clarissa Louise Newton. He was a graduate of Defiance College and Miami University ofContinue Reading

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Mrs. Newton: I just read about Mr. Newton in the Defiance Crescent News. I send condolences to you and your family. He was one of my most memorable teachers in all my schooling, especially at Latty High School. God bless you and your family. From Lulu Belle Sinn Klingler, Paulding, OH

I only knew Mr. Newton for a short time, because I work for Home Instead Senior Care, but he was a lovely person, and so is his wife. My thoughts and prayers are with her and the family at this time. Patricia Cullers

Mrs. Newton, I have many fond memories of Mr. Newton. He was my high school coach up until my senior year at Ayersville. One recollection that I still occasionally think about was the two of you entertaining our team with hamburgers at your home on East Second Street in Defiance. What fun! He was a fine coach and a wonderful man. Marv Hohenberger

Aunt Mame- We are so sorry for your loss. We know he was a special man, and a blessing for you. Please let us know is there is anything we can do for you. We lift you up in prayer, and hope to hear from you soon. Love-Amy (Starrett) and Jeff Armstrong

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