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John Clinton Newton Jr.

Shelby, North Carolina

1922-2009

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John Clinton Newton, Jr. 'Clint' SHELBY -- Mr. Newton, 87, of 612 Peach St., died on October 29, 2009 at Hospice Cleveland County. He was born on August 28, 1922 in Spartanburg County, SC to the late Clint Newton, Sr. and Lillian Eaker Newton. He graduated Shelby High School, then graduated...

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My strongest condolences to the family of "Big Clint". That's how the friends of "Little Clint" referred to the man who was always supportive of his son and his crazy friends. All were welcomed into his home even if the governor were visiting upstairs. The rock and roll hopefuls were still welcomed to bang and scream away in the basement until all hours. He was always encouraging to both the Morehead hopefuls and sure to be dropouts. They were all respected and treated more fairly than they...