John Wesley Newton

John Wesley Newton, 84, husband of Nell F. Newton, died Tues. Dec. 27, 2016 at Thomson-Hood Veterans Center in Wilmore, KY. Born June 7, 1932 in Shelbyville, KY, he was the son of the late Marvin and Violet Clemmons Newton.
John was a Shelbyville High School and University of Kentucky graduate, and was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. John served his country in the U.S. Army. He was employed for over thirty years in pharmaceutical sales for Ciba-Geigy Corporation and was a member of Southern Hills United Methodist Church. John had a great love of God's word, and taught Sunday school for decades. After retirement, John and Nell traveled extensively, visiting all contiguous 48 states, Alaska, half of the provinces in Canada, and Italy. He was an avid golfer and continued to play piano with remarkable skill. He loved to tell stories of his adventures and travels, and many have become quite legendary.
Survivors other than his wife include children, David Newton, Lexington, KY, Ann (Lonnie) Lewis, Frankfort, KY, and Troy Newton, Lexington, KY; step-son, Don Dixon, Ft. Thomas, KY; step-daughter, Cheryl (Craig) Morgan, Lexington; six grandchildren, Matthew Newton, Taylor and Blaine Lewis, and Tory, Tanner and Tara Newton; three step-grandchildren, Lily Dixon, Hannah and Evan Morgan; and two sisters, Ann Porter, Shelbyville, KY and Billye Cook, Lexington, KY.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Adriel Newton and Marvin Newton, Jr.
Funeral services will be held 11 am Fri., Dec. 30, at Southern Hills United Methodist Church, 2356 Harrodsburg Rd., Lexington, KY by Dr. Bill Moore. Burial will follow in Camp Nelson National Cemetery. Visitation was 5-7 pm Thurs. at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, 3421 Harrodsburg Rd., Lexington, KY. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association, 6100 Dutchman's Lane, Suite 401, Louisville, KY 40205.