Charles Arthur Newton

June 2, 2019 Mr. Charles Arthur Newton, age 70, of 401 W. South St., Union, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019 at his home. Mr. Newton was born January 13, 1949 in Hartford, Connecticut, a son of the late Irving Edward Newton and Leo Melle Kelly Newton. He attended Union High School and Massey Junior College in Atlanta and USC-Union. Mr. Newton retired from Timken and had formerly worked at Z.F. Company in Gray Court. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy and was a member of the Union Jaycees for a number of years. Surviving are two sons, Robbie Newton and wife Peggy of the home and Brian D. Newton of Union; a sister, Pam N. Phipps and husband Sam of Union; two sisters-in-law, Debra B. Newton and Karen Newton; and two grandsons, Jackson Newton and Cole Newton. He was predeceased by two brothers, James E. Newton and Thomas A. Newton and one sister, Andrea Rhymer. A private memorial service was held by the family. Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice.