Carl Frederick Newton

Carl was born in Royal Oak, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit, in June 1943 to parents, Marjorie Vernetta (Sturner) and Billy Almond Newton. Carl had two sisters, Marjorie (Midge) and Janice.

Airman First Class Newton served four years (1961-1966) in the United States Airforce. He also served in the Airforce Reserves for two years. He served as an Electronics Intercept Operations/Analysis Specialist with the 6000th Operations Squadron Detachment at Tachikawa Airbase, Japan. While serving, he earned the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship ribbon and the Airforce Good Conduct Medal. Upon returning from Japan, Carl served with the 832nd Combat Support Group at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico.

Carl attended Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas and graduated in 1970 with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management.

He married Leanne G. Miller (Mitzner) in 1971 and they moved to Denver, Colorado shortly thereafter.

Carl worked at Travelers Insurance for a short time, before he started his career as a Federal Agent for the United States, Department of Treasury, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.

While serving as an agent, Carl often assisted the Secret Service and had the opportunity to guard presidential candidate Jesse Jackson. He also told stories of guarding President Ronald Regan at his ranch in Santa Barbara, California.

Agent Newton served as the lead explosives expert in The Mormon Murders high-profile case. He also was part of the team investigating the Alan Berg assassination.

Carl lived in Lakewood, Colorado for nearly 30 years and retired to Rockport, Texas in 1994.

Carl was an avid outdoorsman. While living in Colorado, he and his friends would pack up the Orange Wonder and hunt in the great depths of the Rocky Mountains; often returning home with deer or elk.

He loved camping and fishing. Carl immensely enjoyed rifle and bowhunting. His children have fond memories of fishing for rainbow trout and attending the Bowhunters Jamboree.

When Carl moved to Rockport, he purchased a Carolina Skiff right away and began honing his skills as a saltwater fisherman. He was a member of the Rockport Yacht Club.

He was a devout collector of many things, most notably vintage firearms, as well as Abu fishing reels, elephant toe knives, wrist watches and lures.

Carl was most known for his charm. He had a clever and witty sense of humor and could win just about anyone over in a matter of minutes. Carl was very outspoken and had deep pride for America and the older ways of life.

He could fix anything; he rebuilt a ten-speed bike runover, a garage door backed into, a front Hyundai fender and parking light and much more.

The best lessons he taught his children included don’t be afraid to speak up, have strong work ethic, always take notes, and save your money.

Carl is survived by his three children and their spouses: Jessica Anne Greenway (Erik), Dr. Patricia Vernetta Oliver (Sean), and Drs. Billy Walker Newton (Helinda). He is also survived by his sister, Janice Weston.

Carl has ten grandchildren: Kara Ashley Oliver, William Shane Grimes, Lauren Kate Oliver, Meaghan Elizabeth Greenway, Sebastian Wayne Grimes, Nicholas James Greenway, Killian Frederick Newton, Benjamin Carl Greenway, Daniel Emory Hannon and Abigail Antonia Newton.

A Celebration of Carl’s Life is scheduled for Saturday, March 5, 2022, 12:00 – 2:00 at Beachfront Pavilion Rockport Beach, Rockport, Texas followed by a graveside service at Aransas Memorial Cemetery at 2:30pm.

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