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15
Graveside service
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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1640 Pennyroyal Road, Georgetown, SC 29440
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David Newton Obituary
David Jayroe Newton, 75, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at his home.
Born on September 5, 1950, in Georgetown, he was a son of the late Robert B. Newton and the late Mary Cleo Thomas Newton. Mr. Newton attended Gourdines Chapel, served in the South Carolina National Guard and retired from International Paper Company after 55 years of service.
Survivors include one son, Joshua Newton of Pawleys Island; one grandchild, Rylee Newton of Pawleys Island; one sister, Judy Newton of Andrews; three brothers, John Newton of Andrews, Laurie Newton (Joan) of Conway and Mark Newton (Ann) of Andrews; the mother of his children, Karen Blakeley Newton of Pawleys Island; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a son, Daniel J. "Jay" Newton; three brothers, Oquinn Newton, Herman Newton and Bobby Newton.
Graveside services will be held at 3 PM Saturday, November 15, 2025, in Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends following the service at the graveside.
Online condolences may be left at www.ridgewayfh.com
Ridgeway Funeral Home of Georgetown is in charge of the arrangements. (843) 485-4242
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Upcoming Events
Nov
15
Graveside service
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens
1640 Pennyroyal Road, Georgetown, SC 29440
Send FlowersServices provided by
Ridgeway Funeral Home - GeorgetownOnly 9 hours left for delivery to next service.