George Stanton Newton, 72, passed away on January 29, 2021 in College Station, Texas. He was born on September 18, 1948 in Bedias, Texas to Stanton Houston Newton and May Dell (Yeager) Younts.
He proudly served his country during the Vietnam War in the United States Army from 1969 to 1975 and was honorably discharged with the rank Specialist 5 serving with the United States Fifth Army. During his service, George was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, The Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Bronze Star Medal (which is awarded for heroic service in a combat zone.) He worked for many years for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and was retired as a transportation officer. George never met a stranger and was known throughout the 'Pankey Community'
as someone you could count on for a helping hand.
George was preceded in death by his dad and his brother, Charlie Newton. He is survived by his mother; his wife Bonnie (Parsons) Newton; his children, Nikki McGill (Mike), George Newton, Jr. (Gail), Jason Newton (Joetta), John Newton (Rachel), Rhonda Levine (Stuart), and Chris Hanus; numerous grand children; and numerous other family members.
Visitation
February 3, 2021 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Shiloh Baptist Church
6311 FM 1696
Bedias, Texas 77831
Funeral Service
Jerry Cole, Jr. - Officiating
February 3, 2021 11:00 AM
Shiloh Baptist Church
6311 FM 1696
Bedias, Texas 77861
Interment to follow
Jerry Cole Jr. - Officiating
Pankey Cemetery
FM 1696
Bedias, Texas 77861
All arrangements under the care of
Day Funeral Home
514 E. Main St.
Madisonville, Texas 77864
He proudly served his country during the Vietnam War in the United States Army from 1969 to 1975 and was honorably discharged with the rank Specialist 5 serving with the United States Fifth Army. During his service, George was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, The Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Bronze Star Medal (which is awarded for heroic service in a combat zone.) He worked for many years for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and was retired as a transportation officer. George never met a stranger and was known throughout the 'Pankey Community'
as someone you could count on for a helping hand.
George was preceded in death by his dad and his brother, Charlie Newton. He is survived by his mother; his wife Bonnie (Parsons) Newton; his children, Nikki McGill (Mike), George Newton, Jr. (Gail), Jason Newton (Joetta), John Newton (Rachel), Rhonda Levine (Stuart), and Chris Hanus; numerous grand children; and numerous other family members.
Visitation
February 3, 2021 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Shiloh Baptist Church
6311 FM 1696
Bedias, Texas 77831
Funeral Service
Jerry Cole, Jr. - Officiating
February 3, 2021 11:00 AM
Shiloh Baptist Church
6311 FM 1696
Bedias, Texas 77861
Interment to follow
Jerry Cole Jr. - Officiating
Pankey Cemetery
FM 1696
Bedias, Texas 77861
All arrangements under the care of
Day Funeral Home
514 E. Main St.
Madisonville, Texas 77864
George Stanton Newton, 72, passed away on January 29, 2021 in College Station, Texas. He was born on September 18, 1948 in Bedias, Texas to Stanton Houston Newton and May Dell (Yeager) Younts.
He proudly served his country during the Vietnam War in the United States Army from 1969 to 1975 and was honorably discharged with the rank Specialist 5 serving with the United States Fifth Army. During his service, George was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, The Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Bronze Star Medal (which is awarded for heroic service in a combat zone.) He worked for many years for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and was retired as a transportation officer. George never met a stranger and was known throughout the 'Pankey Community'
as someone you could count on for a helping hand.
George was preceded in death by his dad and his brother, Charlie Newton. He is survived by his mother; his wife Bonnie (Parsons) Newton; his children, Nikki McGill (Mike), George Newton, Jr. (Gail), Jason Newton (Joetta), John Newton (Rachel), Rhonda Levine (Stuart), and Chris Hanus; numerous grand children; and numerous other family members.
Visitation
February 3, 2021 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Shiloh Baptist Church
6311 FM 1696
Bedias, Texas 77831
Funeral Service
Jerry Cole, Jr. - Officiating
February 3, 2021 11:00 AM
Shiloh Baptist Church
6311 FM 1696
Bedias, Texas 77861
Interment to follow
Jerry Cole Jr. - Officiating
Pankey Cemetery
FM 1696
Bedias, Texas 77861
All arrangements under the care of
Day Funeral Home
514 E. Main St.
Madisonville, Texas 77864
He proudly served his country during the Vietnam War in the United States Army from 1969 to 1975 and was honorably discharged with the rank Specialist 5 serving with the United States Fifth Army. During his service, George was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, The Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Bronze Star Medal (which is awarded for heroic service in a combat zone.) He worked for many years for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and was retired as a transportation officer. George never met a stranger and was known throughout the 'Pankey Community'
as someone you could count on for a helping hand.
George was preceded in death by his dad and his brother, Charlie Newton. He is survived by his mother; his wife Bonnie (Parsons) Newton; his children, Nikki McGill (Mike), George Newton, Jr. (Gail), Jason Newton (Joetta), John Newton (Rachel), Rhonda Levine (Stuart), and Chris Hanus; numerous grand children; and numerous other family members.
Visitation
February 3, 2021 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Shiloh Baptist Church
6311 FM 1696
Bedias, Texas 77831
Funeral Service
Jerry Cole, Jr. - Officiating
February 3, 2021 11:00 AM
Shiloh Baptist Church
6311 FM 1696
Bedias, Texas 77861
Interment to follow
Jerry Cole Jr. - Officiating
Pankey Cemetery
FM 1696
Bedias, Texas 77861
All arrangements under the care of
Day Funeral Home
514 E. Main St.
Madisonville, Texas 77864
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