In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter Jacqueline Hall (Waylon) and nephew James Carpenter Jr. He was also known to be an avid snow skier and for his skill in showing horses. Anyone who knew William knew his hobbies to be woodworking as well as antiquing and selling furniture he restored. He also served on the Alumni Board of Hargrave Military Academy and was named “Outstanding Alumnus” for his leadership and hard work on the school’s Yesteryear Hall. While busy with work, William also volunteered throughout his life with various organizations, such as Kiwanis Club and the Piedmont Chapter of US Green Building Council. After many years of working, William retired from GTCC where he was Capital Projects Coordinator, but, being a man that always searched for the next project, he worked for Stock Building and Supply for a short period during post-retirement.

They also built the Kenmore Museum, further highlighting the capabilities of this father-son duo. George’s Episcopal Church, and the restoration of Martha Washington’s home, Kenmore. This family business was well known within the area, so much so that they were entrusted to complete various prestigious projects, such as the restoration of Gunston Hall where US Founding Father George Mason lived, the restoration of St. Newton & Son Builders,” in Fredericksburg, VA for 2 decades. He spent his lifetime in the Construction industry, working alongside his father and mentor in the family business, “William J. He was also a Certified Building/Energy Inspector through Building Performance Institute. After Hargrave, William attended Bridgewater College on a football scholarship, the University of Virginia, Guilford Technical Community College, and NC State University where he received a diploma in Green Building Construction. William had the privilege to attend Hargrave Military Academy at the age of 11 where he was known as “Fig.” Along with his time playing football, baseball, and running track, William also gained a brotherhood of friends from Hargrave that he maintained throughout his life. He was happily married to his soulmate, Terri Culler, of High Point, NC at the time of his passing, and they were blessed to enjoy 21 special years of marriage. He was born in Fredericksburg, VA to the late William “Jeff” Sr. was welcomed into heaven on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at Randolph Hospice House after a courageous battle with cancer.

You may send condolences and watch the service at “Bill” Jefferson Newton, Jr. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Cone Health Cancer Center at Alamance Regional, 1236 Huffman Mill Road, Suite 120, Burlington, NC 27215 or to the charity of one’s choice. The family will receive friends from 2pm until 3:45pm Saturday prior to the service and other times at the residence. Darrell was preceded in death by his wife, parents, brothers: Dennis Newton, Robert Newton, David Riberty and dear friends, Rudolf “Rudi” Muehl and Aubrey “Pop” Simpson.Ī service to celebrate his life will be held on Saturday, Apat 4:00pm at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by family and friends. He is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth Irene Newton Cohen and husband Nathan his sons, Daniel Joseph Newton and Richard “Rich” David Newton and wife, Kimberly grandchildren, Emily Elizabeth Newton, Gabriel Ellis Newton, Chloe Carolyn Newton and Ashley Jewell Petersohn his brothers, Larry Newton and wife Reggie, Lonnie Newton and wife Alice and Joe Newton numerous nieces and nephews his fiancé, Naomi Lewis canine companion, Nikki his extended family, Max Harrison, Mark Harrison, Tyler Harrison, Michael Harrison and Lisa Strader brother-in-law, Edker Howerton sisters-in-law, Carolyn Fitch and husband Gerald “Doc”, Marcie Howerton, Debbie Black and husband Charles and too many friends to mention. Darrell was a giving person who enjoyed life. He was a US Navy veteran, a rock and gem stone collector, enjoyed mowing his yard, cooking, grilling, shooting guns, going fishing, loved dancing, hanging out with his buddies and shooting pool. Darrell enjoyed riding his motorcycle and was involved in benefit rides to help others. He formerly worked at Piedmont Metals, Walter Kidde and Carolina Consolidated Coin Catering. He was born on Augin Muskegon County, Michigan to the late Joseph Edward Newton and Mildred BeeBee Lodholtz, and was the husband of 48 years to the late Etta Jeanette Howerton Newton who died in 2011.ĭarrell retired from F.W. Darrell Dee Newton, 80, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Apat Alamance Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family.

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