Joel Allan Newton

Joel Allan Newton was born on September 3, 1942 in Montgomery, AL. He is proceeded in death by his parents Allan Aubrey and Margie Alice Newton, his sisters Patricia Gaddy and Janice Fernandes and his son Ronald.

He is survived by his wife Teresita (Tess), two sons Marvin Allen (Tara) Newton and Donnie Newton; his brother Gary (Margie) Newton; six granddaugthers, one grandson, great grandchildren, nephews and nieces as well as family in the Philippines and Canada.

Joel and Tess were married for 34 years. He worked at the Montgomery Sheriff Department for 26 years, retiring in 2003. Joel and Tess loved traveling and made many friends. They belong to several groups, including the Dutch Oven Gathering and Temple Builders Christian Aerobics. They are long time supporters of the Filipino-Americas Association.

A visitation is set for Friday, July 9, 2021 at 9:30-11:00 at Leak Memory Chapel followed by a chapel service at 11:00 am. Services will conclude with a burial at Mt. Carmel Primitive Baptist Church, 7236 Halso Mill Rd., Greenville, AL. Online condolences for the Newton family may be shared at: www.Leak-MC.com.