Aubrey Gene "Gomer" Newton, Sr., 66, of Holland, Georgia, passed away Friday, January 6, 2017, at his home, surrounded by his family.
He was born May 27, 1950 in Lynchburg, VA., one of 14 children. He moved to Chattooga County, in 1970, eventually establishing Gomer’s Home Improvement in 2000. Gomer was well known for his sense of humor and dedication to hard work. He enjoyed spending time with family & friends and helping anyone in need; he was also an avid NASCAR fan. He served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam, was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Pistol Bar, Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar, Combat Infantryman Badge, RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal 1st Class Unit Citation.
He was preceded in death by parents, Evelyn Mae Newton & James Alfred Newton, Sr.; four brothers, Donald Newton, Bobby Newton, Roy Rogers Newton and James Alfred Newton, Jr.; and three sisters, Bonnie Sue Londeree, Nancy Newton, and Celia Dorsey.
He is survived by his brothers, Clyde (Sandra) Newton, Steve (Kathy) Newton, Sr., VA., Dell (Eva) Newton, Orlando, FL., & Ben Lang, VA; sisters, Brenda (Larry) Lindberg, CA., Trudy Sanzere, VA and Margie (Red) Bryant, VA; sister-in-law Petty Newton, VA; children, Aubrey (Butch) Newton, Jr. (Emilee), Holland, Jillian (Shannon) Bartlett, Trion, Jason Newton, Holland, Rebekeh DyAnn (Kevin) Henderson, & Audrey Mae Newton, All of Lyerly; mothers of his children, Nancy Newton, Trion & Joyce Cook, Lyerly; 11 grandchildren, Victoria Newton (Justin) Ashworth, Levi Brown, Melina Bartlett, Phoenix Bartlett, Amelia Partch, John Henry Newton, Olivia Newton, Gunner Wayne Henderson, Madlyn Claire Henderson and Maelee Tate Henderson; and great-grandchildren, Peyton Ashworth & Keelan Ashworth.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete & will be announced by Earle Rainwater Funeral Home when they become available.