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Edward Newton Obituary

Edward K. Newton HOLLYWOOD, SC - Edward K. Newton, 71, died at Hospice of Charleston, Monday, June 13, 2011. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Mr. Newton was born December 25, 1939, in Adams Run, SC, son of the late Leroy Filmore Newton and Myrtis Vivian Godley. He was owner of E.K. Newton Construction Company for 25 years and returned to work as a supervisor for Charleston County Public works for five years. He was a great lover of the farm with a particular fondness for cattle. Survivors include his wife, Diane Collins Newton, one daughter, Joy Newton Garvin, her husband, Josh and two granddaughters, Victoria and Olivia Garvin, one sister, Dottie Ann Newton Burbage and her husband, Edward Burbage, and a predeceased brother, Leroy Filmore Newton, Jr. He was a member of The Presbyterian Church on Edisto Island where he served as an elder. Memorials may be sent to his community churches: The Presbyterian Church on Edisto Island, P.O. Box 86, Edisto Island, S.C. 29438, Christ Church St. Paul's Episcopal, 4981 Chapel Road, Hollywood, S.C. 29449, Wesley Memorial UMC, 5512 Hwy. 165, Hollywood, S.C. 29449 and Adams Run Baptist, P.O. Box 25, Adams Run, S.C. 29426. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jun. 14 to Jun. 15, 2011.

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Mary Alice (Ott) McDanal

June 18, 2011

Diane, Joy and family: I'm so sorry to hear about Eddie. It's a precious thought that he is now healed and enjoying the fellowship of our family members who have already gone before him. I'm sending up prayers for all of you, and asking God to give you peace, strength and comfort. Love to you all.

June 15, 2011

I knew Edward and Diane in the 60's and 70's ,and I am very sorry to read that he has passed away. My heart-felt sympathy to Diane and their family and friends. Carey Kennerty Summerville,S.C.

Christine Howard

June 15, 2011

Eddie was a gregarious, humorous man. He was once sharing with me what a great shot Joy is and he was so tickled about it he just radiated with pride.!

He he fought the good fight and chose to leave the field with honor. God bless to Diane, Joy and family. He will be missed.

Christine Howard
Adams Run SC

Eddie Sheppard

June 15, 2011

Leanne and I are so sad to hear the news of Eddie's death. Eddie was such a funny man and so full of life. We always enjoyed the times when we were around him. Our condlences go out to Diane, Joy, Josh and the rest of Eddie's family.

Dan & Rhonda Peterson

June 15, 2011

Condolences to Diane, Joy, Josh and the Newton Family. I worked for Mr. Newton for a number of years, he taught me many things about the construction business. Our prayers are with the all of you. Rest in Peace.

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