Dennis Wade Newton Sr

Dennis Wade Newton, 67, died Friday, July 25, 2014, at Williamston House in Wiliamston, NC.

Dennis was born in Halifax County, August 15, 1946, to the late Rufus Taylor Newton, Sr. and Annie Dickerson Newton. He was a painter for many years and loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. In addition to his parents, Dennis was preceded in death by his son, Timothy Wayne Newton; brother, Victor Payne Newton and grandson, Timothy Wayne Newton, Jr.

Surviving are two sons, Dennis Newton, Jr. and John Paul Newton; three daughters, Kim Newton, Crysta Moore and Heather Albano; one brother, Rufus Newton and three sisters, Judy Vaughan, Ann Cascell and Brenda Hernandez. Also surviving are several grandchildren and great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

Pastor Richard Newton will conduct a graveside service at Crestview Memorial Cemetery Thursday, July 31, 2014, at 3:00 pm. The family will receive friends at Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service from 1:30-2:30 pm prior to graveside service.