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Melvin Newton

Athens, Georgia

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Dr. Melvin Gary Newton, professor of chemistry, lover of the humanities, plants, and wildlife, and longtime friend to many, died at his home in Athens, GA on Friday, February 22nd after an extended illness. He was 74.Dr. Newton's fields of study were phosphorous chemistry and X-ray...

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Lecacy will be Replaced by ,William Ray III. !!!!!

Went to Georgia Tech. with Dr. Newton.
Long before he became doctor . He was a good friend and a nice man.

Gary Newton was my uncle. I was at the beach when I learned that he had died. It was hard to accept.Gary was my mothers brother. I will miss him and I loved him... sleep on Uncle Gary. Patsy

I had Dr. Newton for Organic Chemistry at UGA in 1969. He was an excellent teacher. My deepest sympathies to his family. May God rest and keep his soul.