Mr. Richard "Dick" Shaw Newton

July 9, 1942 - January 6, 2021

A graveside funeral service for Mr. Richard Shaw "Dick" Newton, 78, who went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, will be held at 12 o'clock pm on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, in Newton Cemetery, near McColl, SC. The Rev. David McIntosh will officiate and the family will receive friends following the service. Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Directors are caring for the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his honor to, Hartsville Presbyterian Church (PCA), 961 Russell Road, Hartsville, SC 29550. Born in Hartsville, SC, he was the son of Harvey Jordan and Mary Fair Newton. He loved people and made friends everywhere he went. He was an alumnus of Clemson University and was a life-long fan. He enjoyed time with his family and looked forward to attending the reunion every year. He was very fond of all his pets, which is special since Wilder was by his side when he passed. He is survived by his sons, Richard Shaw (Gretchen) Newton Jr., John Wesley (Anne) Newton; daughter, Mary Rebekah Ashley (Jason) Newton Barron; brothers, Harvey Jordan (Sandra) Newton, Jr, Barry Carlisle (Nancy) Newton; sisters, Karen Newton Daniels, Mary Jordan (Clayton) Ferguson; grandchildren, Avery, Rebekah, Matthew, Brody, Rylan, Bridger and a large extended family which he loved dearly.