Newton Gresham

Newton E. Gresham VIRGINIA BEACH - Newton E. Gresham, 77, died May 21, 2010 after a long illness at a nursing facility in Virginia Beach. Mr. Gresham, son of the late Newton Ernest and Helen Gresham, was born and grew up in eastern North Carolina and spent several of those years in Jacksonville, N.C. He lived his adult life in Norfolk and Virginia Beach. He was a business graduate of the College of William and Mary in Norfolk and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. His earliest career position was an accountant with the Portsmouth Gas Company. Later, he served as regional administrative manager of Nissan Motor Corporation's regional headquarters in Portsmouth until his retirement. Mr. Gresham was a good swimmer and an avid scuba diver and enjoyed the opportunities the Tidewater area offered in underwater exploration. He also traveled to other parts of the world to pursue his diving interest. Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Phyllis Hicks Gresham; a daughter, Casey Gordy; a granddaughter, Mona, all of Virginia Beach; two sisters, Elva Leighton of McLean, Va., and Ina Murrell of Swansboro, N.C.; a brother, Robert Gresham of Fort Valley, Va.; and several nieces and nephews. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.