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Waverly Eugene Newton Sr.
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Waverly Newton Sr. Obituary
Waverly Eugene Newton, Sr. of South Boston passed away April 5, 2024 at the age of 86. He was born in Halifax, VA on April 8, 1937 to the late Addie Briggs Newton and the late Gertude Alice Compton Newton. He was married to Jane Doss Newton who survives.
Waverly was the owner and operator of Newton’s Floor Sanding and Finishing. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, collecting guns, exercising, spending time on Banister River, and drinking coffee with his friends. He and Jane were married 68 years and had a full and wonderful life together. He will be remembered in love by all who knew him.
Left to cherish his memory:
His wife
Jane Doss Newton of South Boston
His Children
Jennifer N. Bohanon (Ace) of Vernon Hill
Eric Newton (Jennifer) of South Boston
Vince Newton (Susan) of Richmond
Patrick Newton (Delia) of Lynchburg
Seven Grandchildren
Meghann Newton, Caleb Jacobs, Emily Swann, Alison McCrickard, Natalie Jones, Henry Newton, and Edward Newton
Six Great Grandchildren
Rudy and Ella Swann, Collins and Mollie McCrickard, Newton Jones, and Eva Wagner
One Niece
Sandy Waller
Three Nephews
Garland Newton, Jr., Keith Newton, and Sean Glass
Sister-in-lawRuby Newton
Extended Family
Jerry and Amy Bricking
Woody and Cindi Jacobs
***Preceded in death by***
One Son
Waverly E. Newton, Jr.
Siblings
Olivia Glass and Garland Newton, Sr.
For memorials, please consider a charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com.
Arrangements entrusted to Powell Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592.
Boston, VA 24592.
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