An obituary for Lee Newton, a tribute to a life that will be remembered fondly, and his death in Lillington, North Carolina At a young age, she responded to the Baptist faith by professing her faith in Christ. In her latter years, she underwent a second baptism and joined the First Seventh-Day Adventist congregation in Port Gibson when she did so. Due to the fact that she taught her children as well as their children after school, she was crowned as a self-proclaimed educator by her children.
She continued to teach them till they reached their teenage years. In later years, she made an investment in a company and helped to run it for almost twenty years before she finally retired. For Dorothy Lee Newton, her adventure came to an end on February 23, 2024, when she was 85 years old. Her daughter Dorothy Marie Thompson’s house was the place where she passed away in a calm and tranquil manner. Her two husbands, Roosevelt Thompson, Sr. and Samuel Newton, as well as both of her parents, Kelly and Mary Thomas, as well as two brothers, Kelly Thomas Jr. and James Thomas, and one sister, Annie Lee Byrd, all passed away before her.
In order to preserve her cherished memories, Dorothy Lee Newton has passed away. I have three daughters: Mary Lee Williams of Houston, Texas; Elizabeth Jean Ward and Dorothy Marie Thompson, both of Port Gibson, Mississippi; three sons: Roosevelt Thompson, Herbert Thompson, and Zachariah Newton, all of Port Gibson, Mississippi; three sisters: Sadie Waters of Port Gibson, Mississippi; Katie R. (Minosa) Walker of New Hebron, Mississippi; and Margaret Lewis of Chicago, Illinois; a large number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and a large number of nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.
The early years of Earl’s life were spent in Chillicothe, where he established a solid basis for a life of service and labor. The Plow and Planter facility in Moline, Illinois was where he spent the majority of his thirty-year career as a welder working for John Deere & Company. When he retired in 1980, he left behind a legacy of craftsmanship as well as a close bond with his coworkers, particularly within the United Auto Workers Local No. 434, where he was a proud member. Honorably serving his country in the United States Army during the Korean War, Earl is a decorated veteran who served his country with distinction.
On April 25, 1953, he was receiving military service in Korea when he was shot in both the lower right and left legs. Along with the United Nations Service Medal and the Combat Infantry Badge, he was awarded the Korean Service Medal with three Bronze Service Stars for his injuries. Additionally, he was awarded the Korean Service Medal for his fortitude in the face of hardship. The stories of his heroism continue to serve as a tribute to his bravery and his loyalty to his country.
The presence of Earl’s family, which included a number of nieces and nephews, as well as great nieces and nephews, as well as the company of his close friends and the exceptional neighbors Dennis and Martha Bedford, contributed to the enhancement of Earl’s life. Earl’s parents, his cherished wife Ida, two sisters, and three brothers all passed away before him. He was born in the United States.
