Modesto, California
1934 - 2020
Phillip E. Newton November 9, 1934 - November 13, 2020 Modesto, California - Phillip E. Newton entered into eternal rest on November 13, 2020 after enduring a lengthy and brave battle with cancer. Phillip was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma, on October 9, 1934. His family relocated to California...
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I´m so sorry that I missed the celebration of life service for the distinguished first former Modesto City Councilmember, Phillip E Newton however, I still live in the shadows of his greatness by now becoming on November 29, 2022 ,the third African-American, to be elected to the Modesto City Council in over 150 years
Jeremiah williams
November 25, 2022 | Friend
I am so sorry for your loss. Uncle Phillip and I had a few conversations by phone about family history, but I never got to know him. I am his great niece. Ollie Butler, his sister was my grandmother. Please know I am praying for peace for the family.
Varna Nolen
Varna Nolen
November 28, 2020 | Family
We are so sorry to hear of Phil's passing. He was a very special man with such a sincere, gentle demeanor. He loved his family and cared deeply about his community.
It was always a pleasure to see and visit with Phil and Anita, while dining at Fajardo's Mexican Restaurant on 7th Street. He will be missed.
We are sending much love and prayers for Travis,Rodney and Phil's entire family.
Curtis and Katherine Sheppard
November 22, 2020 | Friend
Phil was a good man! I worked with him at the Sheriff's Dept until his retirement. When he first started I knew he was a little older than me but couldn't have guessed that he was more than twenty years older. He certainly kept up with us younger deputies.
After he'd been there for awhile I found out that he attended high school with my mom and two of his children attended high school with me.
Travis was a year ahead of me and Kim was in my class.
I really...
Bob Roton
November 21, 2020 | Friend
