Mark Newton Obituary

Mark Travis Newton YORK - Mark Travis Newton, 64, of York, SC and formerly of Charlotte, NC lost his battle with cancer August 31, 2013. He was born October 11, 1948, the fourth child of the late Frank C. Newton, Sr. and Helen Hoyle Newton of Charlotte. Mr. Newton is survived by two sons, Mark Christopher Newton of Goldsboro, NC, Jeffrey Hunt Newton and family of Monroe, NC; six siblings, Frank C. Newton, Jr., Nick Ogburn Newton, and Beth Newton Palmer of Charlotte, NC, Alan D. Newton of Longs, SC, Barbara Newton Walker of Waxhaw, NC and Becky Newton Allen of York, SC. Mr. Newton graduated from West Mecklenburg High School in 1966 and proudly served his country during the Vietnam war. For many years, Mr. Newton worked in the gaming industry in Oklahoma, Nevada and Mississippi. He traveled extensively and told wonderful stories regarding the people he met and the places he visited. A drop-in celebration of Mark's life will be held on Sunday afternoon, September 8, 2013 from 2 until 4 at The Hut in Pineville, NC.

Published by Charlotte Observer on Sep. 4, 2013.
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I remember how outgoing cousin Mark was, I imagine he never met a stranger. Carry on Mark, hope to see you again someday. Your cousin, Virginia

Virginia Thornburg

Family

September 5, 2023

I have fond memories of
cousin Mark. We were born only a few months apart. I remember his smile and his laugh.

Norris Frederick

Family

September 3, 2023

God Bless your soul and spirit little brother. I trust your adventure are continuing on an unlimited scale. We will miss you until we meet again on the other side.

Your Brother Frank Jr.

September 11, 2013

I am sorry for your loss. I lived on Greenleaf and was close to Mark's brother Frank. I remember what a wonderful family the Newtons were. My prayers are with you.
Joan

Joan Bearden Phillips

September 8, 2013

I am sorry for your loss. My sister Joan and I lived on Greenleaf and attended school with Mark brother's Nick and Frank. May the Lord give you peace.

patsy Bearden (Stanley)

September 8, 2013

September 7, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss; may you find comfort in Gods embrace and the wonderful memories Mark left behind. We attended West Meck with Mark and he was a great friend! May God Bless

Bob& Helen Fleming

September 6, 2013

Barbara and Beth

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.

Helen Godwin

September 4, 2013

To Alan and Barbara. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. If there is anything I can do outside my prayers for you and your family feel free to let me know.

Johnny Canup

September 4, 2013

RIP Mark. You will be in our hearts forever.

Barbara Walker

September 4, 2013

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