Kenneth Clarke Newton
Dec. 20, 1951 – Sept. 18, 2022
Kenneth Clarke Newton, born December 20, 1951, in Petersburg, Virginia passed away in his sleep on September 18, 2022, after succumbing to a long illness. He graduated from Petersburg High School class of 1969. He retired from Butterworth’s Furniture in 2017. Kenny’s loves were floating on the jon boat casting a line, painting a landscape on canvas, and most of all chewing your ear off. He was an outstanding man, patient husband, father, and loving grandfather.
He was predeceased by his mother, Lois C. Newton; father, Shelton T. Newton Sr.; brother Shelton “Shelly” T. Newton Jr.; and son, Adam C. Newton.
Kenny is survived by his wife, Tracy Newton; daughters Tanya L. Galmiche, Kimberly L. Eromenok and Michelle C. Motes; and grandchildren, Raven Brantley, Tripp Eromenok, Logan and Madalyn Varner, and Daniel Parton.
Kenny was loved by many and will be greatly missed. However, he will forever live on in the hearts of friends and loved ones.
Such a wonderful person, he will surely be missed. Condolences to everyone who knew Kenny.
Though he’s gone,he will never be forgotten.Some of my most memorable talks ,,laughs and fishing were with Him. HE DEFINITELY danced to his own tune,and had a sort of free spirited way at looking at life. He was full of wisdom that we were so lucky to have been passed on to us. HE WAS A WONDERFUL Husband, son,brother,Father,grandfather, and friend who will be missed dearly and forever in our hearts.
One of my friends growing up. Me and Kenney same age,grew up at kenilworth area petersburg va. Always made everybody laugh and had so many good times. He will be missed but never forgotten.