Melvin Newton, Sr.

February 4, 1959 - March 30, 2010

BEATTYVILLE - Melvin Newton Sr., age 51, husband of Evelyn (Smallwood) Newton, passed away Tuesday, March 30th, 2010 at his residence. Melvin was born in Winchester Indiana, on February 4th, 1959, to Arthela (Spencer) Moore of Beattyville and the late Arvel Newton. He was a former self employed Auto Mechanic. Melvin was survived by 3 sons, Melvin Newton Jr., Jesse Thacker and Christopher Thacker all of Beattyville, KY, and 3 daughters, Tonya (Jesse) Jones of Beattyville, KY, Christy Newton of Georgetown, KY, and Joyce (Ben) Parks of Franklin, OH. Also surviving are 4 brothers, Marvin Newton, Kenneth Newton, Arvel Newton Jr., and Jamie Newton all of Beattyville, KY and 3 sisters, Jeannette Newton, Melissa Fox, and Rosie Jane Newton all of Beattyville, KY 10 grandchildren, and a host of friends and relatives. Besides his father he was proceeded in death by 1 brother, Bobby Joe Newton, 1 son, Gary Wayne Thacker, 1 daughter, Amy Noble, and 1 granddaughter, Heaven Rose Slone. Funeral Services will be at the Booneville Funeral Home, at 1:00 PM on Saturday, April 3rd, 2010, with Pastor Brenda White officiating. Visitation will be Friday, April 2nd, 2010 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Burial at the Johnson Cemetery, Beattyville, KY with the Booneville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.