Cleo Allen Newton, 81, of Willard passed gently from his earthly life on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at The Laurels of Pender.

He was born November 3, 1935 in Sampson County, the son of Ernest and Valeria McIntyre Newton.

Cleo is survived by his daughter, Teresa Ann Newton Cronin (Tom); son, Stephen Newton; several grandchildren; sisters, Norma Newton Jones and Mavis Newton Barrett; brother, Elvin Newton (Mary Etta); several nieces and nephews including a special nephew, Howard L. Barrett, Jr.

He served his country proudly in the US Army during the Korean War era. Cleo retired from Kelly Springfield Tire Company in Fayetteville.

Cleo enjoyed hunting and fishing in God's bountiful world of nature. He had an outgoing, sparkling personality and once you met Cleo you never forgot him. Cherished memories of Cleo will remain in our hearts.

A graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Peterson Cemetery on Bull Tail Road, Harrells, NC. The Rev. Tony Fontana will conduct the service.

In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be given to Boys and Girls Home of NC, PO Box 127, Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw.