Cliff Newton

Cliff Newton

Cliff Newton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory on Jan. 6, 2024.

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Benjamin Clifford Newton ("Cliff" or" "Newt"), 38, of Beaufort, SC, died unexpectedly on December 31, 2023. The family is deeply saddened and shocked by his sudden death.
Cliff was born on June 25, 1985, in Gainesville, GA. He lived in many places throughout his life including Atlanta, GA; Dallas TX; Charlotte, NC; Louisville, KY; and Beaufort, SC. He was a graduate of Oldham County High School and the University of Louisville. Cliff was also a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps.
Cliff is preceded in death by his grandparents, Ben & Peggy Grimes, Don & Jean Newton; and his brother, Brian Jennemann. He is survived by his parents, Betsy & Tom Schieber, and Bill & Debbie Newton; his sister, Mary (Matt) Cooper; two nieces (Morgan & Reagan) and nephew (Logan) whom he adored dearly. Cliff also left behind a loving extended family and numerous friends.
USMC military honors will be rendered at Beaufort National Cemetery on Friday, January 26, 2024 at 12:00pm
There will be a Dice Run fundraiser on Saturday, January 27th starting at 9:30 a.m. with a celebration of life to follow at 3:30pm at the VFW Post 8760, 37 Castle Rock Rd, Beaufort, SC 29906
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a memorial donation in Cliff's name be made to the VFW Post 8760, 37 Castle Rock Rd, Beaufort, SC 29906 an organization Cliff was deeply passionate about and supported as a veteran of the war in Iraq.

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