Obituary for Robert L. Newton
Robert Leroy Newton, A.K.A. Rock, Rocky, Hoppy and Bob, passed away on January 27, 2020, at the age of 73. He was born September 4, 1946, to Robert Newton and Rose Newton-Stewart.
Robert was a graduate of Rogers High School. He served in the United States Air Force, where he was later honorably discharged. In 2007, he retired from BP Oil Refinery, after 30 years of service. He was an avid bowler, bowling in numerous leagues. Aside from bowling, Robert was a huge Detroit Pistons fan, a die hard Ohio State Buckeye fan, and he also loved golf.
Previously, he was an ordained deacon at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church. He was a current member of Walk the Word Ministry, under the leadership of Pastor Timothy Pettaway.
Robert is preceded in death by his parents, Rose Newton Stewart, Robert Newton and step-father, Wilmer Stewart; brothers, George M. Newton and Jimmy Newton; and grandson, Kyle Jr.
Left to cherish Robert's memories are his wife, Yvonne Olivia; children, Kyle Newton, Lisa (Rahaman) McKinney and Terrance L. Newton; brothers, Myron (Sandra) Stewart, Gary (Karen) Stewart, Dwight Stewart, and Chris (Kim) Stewart; sisters, Debra Neal, Beverly Ramsey, Diane (Johnny) Green, and Pat Newton; God daughter, Makenzie Cleveland; grandchildren, J'Juan, J'Mere and J'Nae Newton, Janet, Tyler, Kianna, Kylie, Kennedy, Asia, Kyrha, and Jayden Newton; a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family and friends; special friends since grade school, Wes and Les Harper.
Robert was a graduate of Rogers High School. He served in the United States Air Force, where he was later honorably discharged. In 2007, he retired from BP Oil Refinery, after 30 years of service. He was an avid bowler, bowling in numerous leagues. Aside from bowling, Robert was a huge Detroit Pistons fan, a die hard Ohio State Buckeye fan, and he also loved golf.
Previously, he was an ordained deacon at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church. He was a current member of Walk the Word Ministry, under the leadership of Pastor Timothy Pettaway.
Robert is preceded in death by his parents, Rose Newton Stewart, Robert Newton and step-father, Wilmer Stewart; brothers, George M. Newton and Jimmy Newton; and grandson, Kyle Jr.
Left to cherish Robert's memories are his wife, Yvonne Olivia; children, Kyle Newton, Lisa (Rahaman) McKinney and Terrance L. Newton; brothers, Myron (Sandra) Stewart, Gary (Karen) Stewart, Dwight Stewart, and Chris (Kim) Stewart; sisters, Debra Neal, Beverly Ramsey, Diane (Johnny) Green, and Pat Newton; God daughter, Makenzie Cleveland; grandchildren, J'Juan, J'Mere and J'Nae Newton, Janet, Tyler, Kianna, Kylie, Kennedy, Asia, Kyrha, and Jayden Newton; a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family and friends; special friends since grade school, Wes and Les Harper.