Boyd W. Newton

Boyd W. Newton of Kenefic, passed from this life on October 12, 2014 at the age of 92 years, 6 months and 27 days. Boyd was born on March 15, 1922 in Durant, to William and Nancy (Penney) Newton. Boyd attended Cobb Schools and has lived in Bryan County on the same sections of land all of his life, except three years when he proudly served his country in the United States Army where he fought in the Pacific Theatre during WWII. Boyd and BB Human were united in marriage on January 31, 1947 in Sherman, Texas. Boyd was of the Baptist faith and was active in the DAV and the VFW. A rancher for most of his life, Boyd was a family man who loved his family dearly and always stayed active. He loved to play the harmonica which he played in The Too Long in the Saddle Band two nights a week. His next love was to play 84 with friends and loved ones which he did three times a week. Boyd was part owner of That Country Music Place where he played on stage up till two weeks before he fell ill. He also loved all sports and to garden and travel with his wife BB. Boyd is preceded in death by his parents, William and Nancy Newton; three brothers; ten sisters and two grandsons. Survivors include his loving wife of 68 years, BB Newton of the home; daughters, Jolene Jackson of Calera, Lola Lamar and husband Billy of Mead, Carol Kelso and husband Albert of Durant, Kathy Brister and husband James of Cobb; son, Boyd Newton and wife Melody of Mead; grandchildren, Bobby Richardson and wife Jen of Ashmore, IL, Billy Richardson and wife Wynna of Mead, Shauna Richardson of Calera, Mearl Lamar and wife Lavonda of Mead, Amanda Smith and husband Philip of Durant, Jamie Brister and wife Shawna of Lone Star, TX, Ray Brister of Round Rock, TX, Lucretia Newton of Fort Worth, TX; Twelve great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and all the extended family at That Country Music Place along with many other family and friends. Services to celebrate the life of Boyd will be Thursday, October 16, 2014 at 10:00 AM at the Brown’s Funeral Service Chapel with Bro. Charles Loyd officiating. Interment will follow at the Oakgrove Cemetery in Johnston County with Bobby Richardson, Billy Richardson, Jamie Brister, Ray Brister, Mearl Lamar and Philip Smith Serving as pallbearers. Jay Dee Gamble, Larry Welborn, David Welborn and Marty Hider will serve as honorary pallbearers. Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Wednesday, October 15, 2014 from 6-8 PM. PDF Printable Version

Boyd W. Newton

March 15, 1922 - October 12, 2014