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Roy Thomas (Leroy) Newton, 41, Taylor Co., KY (1975-2017)

He was a long-time farmer and in his spare time, enjoyed watching his favorite basketball team, the University of Louisville Cardinals, a NASCAR race or you would find him enjoying the outdoors while fishing. He was the son of James & Josephine Newton, who survive. He leaves three direct living descendants.
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Roy Thomas "Leroy" Newton, age 41, of Campbellsville, KY, died Friday, March 3, 2017 in Louisville, KY after a brief illness.

Funeral services will be held at 12pmCT/1pmET, Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home, 503 E Main Street, Campbellsville, KY, with burial to follow in Tallow Creek Cemetery with casket bearers being Brian Garrett, T.J. Albertson, Johnny Reardon, Junior Beckley, Todd Beckley, Gene Tate and Lee Cox. The family requests visitation from 4pm-7pmCT/5pm-8pmET, Monday, March 6, 2017 at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.



Roy Thomas (Leroy) Newton, 41, Taylor Co., KY (1975-2017)


Roy was born on September 27, 1975 in Marion County, KY, to his parents, Roy James & Josephine Newton, who survive. He died Friday, March 3, 2017, in Louisville, Jefferson County, KY, at the age of 41 years, five months, and four days.

He was a long-time farmer and in his spare time, enjoyed watching his favorite basketball team, the University of Louisville Cardinals, a NASCAR race or you would find him enjoying the outdoors while fishing.

Besides his parents, Roy James & Josephine Newton he is survived by:
  • Two daughters: Kayla and Brooklyn Newton

  • A granddaughter: Ava Hoskins

  • Three sisters: Lisa Walls, Kathy Pittman

  • Special friend: Brian Garrett and Elizabeth Newton, Campbellsville, KY

  • Special friend: Nikki Curry, Campbellsville, KY

  • Longtime companion: Amanda Wright, Campbellsville, KY
Send condolences to the family of Roy Thomas (Leroy) Newton

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the family memorial fund and can be made at Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home.

Lyon-DeWitt-Berry Funeral Home, 503 E Main Street, Campbellsville, KY, is in charge of arrangements.


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