- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- Homegoing service Walter "Roundhead" Newton, Sr., sunrise, June 28, 1920, sunset, September 26, 2008, Thursday, October 2, 2008, 11:00 a.m., Elim Baptist Church, 2359 Mt. Auburn Street, Augusta, Georgia, Rev. Dr. Johnny R. Hatney, pastor, presiding, Good Hope Baptist Church, Reverend C.D. Roberts, pastor, officiating, Elim Baptist Church
- Date of Original:
- 2008-10-02
- Subject:
- African American men--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Augusta--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Richmond County, Augusta, 33.47097, -81.97484
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
image/jpeg - Description:
- Program for the October 2, 2008 funeral of Walter Newton.
Original program scanned by OCLC for the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System and described and presented by the Digital Library of Georgia as a part of Georgia HomePLACE: an initiative of the Georgia Public Library Service and GALILEO. - External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/funeral/id:newton20081002
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_newton20081002
- Bibliographic Citation (Cite As):
- Cite as: [title of program], Eula M. Ramsey Johnson Memorial Funeral Program Collection, Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System System, as presented in the Digital Library of Georgia.
- Original Collection:
- Eula M. Ramsey Johnson Memorial Funeral Program Collection, Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System, Augusta, Georgia
- Holding Institution:
- Augusta-Richmond County Public Library
- Rights:
-
HOMEGOING SERVICE
Walter "Roundhead" Newton, Sr.
Sunrise
Sunset
June 28, 1920
September 26, 2008
Thursday, October 2, 2008 11:00 A.M.
Elim Baptist Church 2359 Mt Auburn Street-Augusta, GA
Rev. Dr. Johnny R. Hatney, Pastor, Presiding Good Hope Baptist Church
Reverend C. D. Roberts, Pastor, Officiating Elim Baptist Church
ituary
Mr. Walter Newton, Sr. was born to the late Joseph DAntignac and Ella Newton on June 28, 1920 and was preceded in death by his only sibling, Janie.
Walter, affectionately known as Roundhead, gave his life to Christ at a very early age. He joined the Elim church family and served faithfully for over 77 years. He and was considered the father of Elim. He served his church well in the capacity of Trustee and in the Finance Ministry until he was no longer able.
He served his country by joining the United States Army (19411946) and fought in World War U. He later met and married the late Eliza Mae Newton in May of 1949. From this union five children were bom and they raised them with lots of love.
Walter was a member of the Local #2 Union and worked at the Augusta Nationals Golf Club as a cook. He was a Master Plasterer and many buildings in the Augusta area as well as in other states stand as confirmation to his great work.
Besides his love of spending time with family, after his retirement, he also enjoyed spending time with friends, fishing, the once a month luncheon at area restaurants and watching his number one golfer, Tiger Woods.
Mr. Walter Newton, Sr. leaves to mourn his passing but to cherish the memories two daughters, Yvonne Metcalf, of Tuskegee, AL and Francine N. Sparks of Augusta, GA; Four sons, Walter Newton, Jr., Gary B. Newton, Sr., Gregory L. Newton, George L. Newton all ofAugusta GA; and one daughterin-law Marsha Newton. Also left to cherish his memories are twelve grandchildren Vanessa (Myles) Austin, Va. Beach, Via.; Natasha Metcalf, Knoxville, TN; Jarriel Jackson, Rodrick Sparks, Frances (Stephen) Jacques, Boston, MA; Osric Newton, Gary Newton, Jr., Alexis Newton, Raicole Sparks, Christopher Newton, Gregory Newton, and Ronald Sparks of Augusta, GA; ten great-grand children, a treasured friend Mrs. Lucille Patterson, a devoted niece Mrs. Claudia Riley, and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
HOMEGOING SERVICE
FOR
Mr. Walter Newton, Sr.
Rev. Dr. Johnny R. Hatney Presiding
Processional
Scripture.....Old & New Testament......Rev. Melvin Johnson
Prayer of Comfort............................Rev. Anthony Q. Miller
Selection...................................Elim Baptist Church Choir
Reflections (3 minutes please)
As a Church Member............................Mr. Henri Freeman As a Friend.................................... Deacon Latimer Stokes As a Relative..................................Rev. Anthony Q. Miller
Reading of the Resolution
Selection. ................................ ..Elim Baptist Church Choir
Tribute/Poem................................Mrs. Gloria A. McAlphin Acknowledgements....................................Mrs. Rena Lee Solo.........................................Rev. Dr. Johnny R. Hatney Eulogy..............................................Pastor C. D. Roberts
Recessional
Internment. ............................. .Mt. Olive Memorial Garden
Repast R. L. Boyd Fellowship Hall
Elim Baptist Church
ACTIVE PALLSJEAREJ^S-Grandchildren
Jarriel Jackson
Christopher Newton
Osric Newton
Gary Newton, Jr.
Gregory Newfon
Ra/co/e Sparks
Rodrick Sparks
Ronald Sparks
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
Henri Freeman
Archie Jackson
Robert Jackson
Willie Jones
Douglas Leverett
Clarence Mason
Richard Mason
Willie Riley
Elim Baptist Church Trustees
FLOWER BEARERS Elim Baptist Church Ushers
Glad Ure Our Daddy Daddies are gifts that come from heaven,
No, theyre not purchased from 7-11
They carry this world upon their shoulders But remain relentless as they grow older!! They praise U when Ure right and scold U when Ure wrong, Neverforsaking peace in times of a storm.
They R called to be the lion..! Whose roar is greater than the sound A truer warrior should never be found! Never forsaking his family whatever winds abound!! And no!! we didnt get you from 7-11
Therefore, we rejoice today As U return to "Our Father" in Heaven Oh yes, were glad that Ure our daddy!!!
Mrs. Gloria A. McAlpine
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The family of the late Walter Newton, Sr. extends to each of you, our heartfelt gratitude for all you have done. Mere words could never express what is in our hearts. Your prayers, visits, calls, cards,
whatever you have done has helped us through his sickness and our bereavement. Please continue to pray for us. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU.
THE FAMILY
Services Entrusted to HISTORIC DENTS UNDERTAKING ESTABLISHMENT
930 DAntignac Street-Augusta, Georgia 706.722.4809