Joseph Richard "Dickie" Newton Jr.

1954 - 2025

Joseph Richard "Dickie" Newton Jr., 71, of Hodgenville went to be with his Heavenly Father Friday October 24, 2025 surrounded by his family.
Dickie was born in Bardstown, March 18, 1954 to the late Joseph Richard "Dick" Sr.and Teresa Ann Greenwell Newton.
Dickie was a member of Parkway Baptist Church in Hodgenville, He worked for Clark Beverages as a Bulk Merchandiser.
He was an avid softball player, a loving husband, father, pappy, and brother.
In addition to his parents, Dickie was preceded in death by his sister; Donna Hagan.
Dickie is survived by his wife of 43 years, Mary Lou Reed Newton of Hodgenville, one son, Jordan Reed Newton of Lexington; one daughter, Beth Fifield of Raleigh, N.C., two brothers, Michael Newton and Steven Newton, both of Bardstown; three sisters, Sharon (Greg) Magyar and Teresa (Jack) Brown, all of Bardstown, and Nancy (Otie) Clark of Virginia; three grandchildren, Trey, Hadley and Dylan; two great-grandchildren; mother in-law, Georgia Reed;  a brother-in- law, Steve (Chris) Reed; three sisters-in-law, Kathy (Gary) Cruse, Janet (Glenn) Williams and Donna (Mike) Bishop; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The funeral was Monday, Oct. 27, at 3:30 p.m. at the William R. Rust Hodgenville Chapel with burial in Red Hill Cemetery in Hodgenville. Brother Dwayne Gibson and Brother Sid Lewis officiated.
William R. Rust Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.