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Albert Newton Obituary
Albert "Fig" Newton passed away surrounded by family on Aug. 5, 2019. He was born Jan. 18, 1947, in Fort Smith to Buster and Opal Newton. He was a graduate of Northside High School and Arkansas Tech University.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Debbie Griffith; and his parents.
Albert is survived by his wife of 51 years, Janna Newton; sister, Cyndie (Sam) Jordan; brother, Gary (Judy) Newton; two children, Penni (Wayne) Templeton and Hunter (Amber) Newton; along with two grandchildren, Maddie Templeton and Fischer Newton.
Please join us for his celebration of life at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019, in the Great Hall at First United Methodist Church, 301 N. 16th St., Fort Smith. A reception will be held from 4-6 p.m., following the service. Services are entrusted to Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to First United Methodist Church, 200 N. 15th St., Fort Smith, AR 72901.
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Bill and Kathy Baker
August 13, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Nan Benn
August 13, 2019
He had a big heart and was fun to know. to all the family.
ROSSIE Eubanks
August 12, 2019
Penni I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. He and your mom were always so nice when they came by the school. He was quite funny at times. Give your mom a hug from me. May God's love surround your family now and forever.
Terri Brown
August 12, 2019
Mrs. Newton, Penny and Hunter, please accept my sincere condolences. I have fond memories of living next door to the Newton Family. Penny and Hunter probably don't remember but I used to babysit them. May Mr. Newton rest in peace and May God wrap his arms around all of you in the sad time.
August 11, 2019
I was deeply saddened by the news from a cousin in Ft Smith of Albert's passing. There is not a time when I am in Ark that I pass Kelly Highway on way to this cousin's house that I don not think of Albert, Gary and the time spent with the Newton family in 1966/67 when Albert, Gary and I were freshmen at Ark Tech. There were the trips to the bluffs above Dardanelle Dam, running around Russellville. But the best memory has to be when Albert, Gary, Ralph (Scantlin) and I sank Ralpk's boat in the "Mud Hole" in Little Rock. Albert and Gary were staying at my house from Tech that weekend. It was all Albert's fault;Lol!
That was a long time ago but rest assured that Albert holds a special place in my heart.
While we went our separate ways after that year I have never forgotten Albert's and Gary's friendship. I keep mentioning them both because if I remember correctly they were twins. I didn't believe it at first. So Newton family please accept my condolences and know my thoughts are with you at this time. Sorry about being so long winded.
Gary, I would love to hear from you.
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Barbara Hoblitzell
August 8, 2019
I remember Albert as being a very kind and gentle man. And I remember that red hair. My heart goes out to his family at this time.
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