MR. AUBREY GENE “GOMER” NEWTON, Sr., 66, of Holland, Georgia passed away Friday, January 6, 2017, at his home, surrounded by his Family. He was born May 27, 1950 in Lynchburg, VA., one of 14 children. He moved to Chattooga County, in 1970, eventually establishing Gomer’s Home Improvement in 2000. Gomer was well known for his sense of humor and dedication to hard work. He enjoyed spending time with family & friends and helping anyone in need; he was also an avid NASCAR fan. He served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam, was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Pistol Bar, Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar, Combat Infantryman Badge, RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal 1st Class Unit Citation.
He is preceded in death by parents, Evelyn Mae Newton & James Alfred Newton, Sr., 4 brothers, Donald Newton, Bobby Newton, Roy Rogers Newton, James Alfred Newton, Jr., & 3 sisters, Bonnie Sue Londeree, Nancy Newton, and Celia Dorsey. Surviving are 4 brothers, Clyde (Sandra) Newton, Steve (Kathy) Newton, Sr., VA., Dell (Eva) Newton, Orlando, FL., & Ben Lang, VA; 3 sisters, Brenda (Larry) Lindberg, CA., Trudy Sanzere, VA, Margie (Red) Bryant, VA, sister-in-law Petty Newton, VA; 5 children, Aubrey (Butch) Newton, Jr. (Emilee), Holland, Jillian (Shannon) Bartlett, Trion, Jason Newton, Holland, Rebekeh DyAnn (Kevin) Henderson, & Audrey Mae Newton, All of Lyerly; mothers of His children, Nancy Newton, Trion & Joyce Cook Lyerly; 11 grandchildren, Victoria Newton (Justin) Ashworth, Levi Brown, Melina Bartlett, Phoenix Bartlett, Amelia Partch, John Henry Newton, Olivia Newton, Gunner Wayne Henderson, Tinlee Sage Henderson, Madlyn Claire Henderson, Maelee Tayte Henderson; great grandchildren, Peyton Ashworth & Keelan Ashworth.
He is preceded in death by parents, Evelyn Mae Newton & James Alfred Newton, Sr., 4 brothers, Donald Newton, Bobby Newton, Roy Rogers Newton, James Alfred Newton, Jr., & 3 sisters, Bonnie Sue Londeree, Nancy Newton, and Celia Dorsey. Surviving are 4 brothers, Clyde (Sandra) Newton, Steve (Kathy) Newton, Sr., VA., Dell (Eva) Newton, Orlando, FL., & Ben Lang, VA; 3 sisters, Brenda (Larry) Lindberg, CA., Trudy Sanzere, VA, Margie (Red) Bryant, VA, sister-in-law Petty Newton, VA; 5 children, Aubrey (Butch) Newton, Jr. (Emilee), Holland, Jillian (Shannon) Bartlett, Trion, Jason Newton, Holland, Rebekeh DyAnn (Kevin) Henderson, & Audrey Mae Newton, All of Lyerly; mothers of His children, Nancy Newton, Trion & Joyce Cook Lyerly; 11 grandchildren, Victoria Newton (Justin) Ashworth, Levi Brown, Melina Bartlett, Phoenix Bartlett, Amelia Partch, John Henry Newton, Olivia Newton, Gunner Wayne Henderson, Tinlee Sage Henderson, Madlyn Claire Henderson, Maelee Tayte Henderson; great grandchildren, Peyton Ashworth & Keelan Ashworth.
Funeral service will be Wednesday, January 11th, at 1 P.M. from the Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev.’s Barry Peppers, James Baird, Greg King and Mr. Steve Baker officiating, interment in Johnson Cemetery. Active Pallbearers Sam Johnson, Steve Baker, Albert Palmer, Kevin Henderson, Stanley Johnson, and Dave (Frog) Mosteller; Honorary Pallbearers Gary McConnell, Roger Thomas, Dwayne Thomas, Donnie Collins, and Alan Bryant. Visitation, 2 until 4 PM Sunday, at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.
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