Richard Alan Newton, 62, beloved son, stepson, brother, cousin, and friend went to be with Jesus Saturday, February 22, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. 

Richard was born January 8, 1952 and was a graduate of Northside High School and Bridgewater College; and was part of the football teams at each school. 

After receiving his degree from Bridgewater College in 1975, Richard worked in the Roanoke County and City of Salem School systems as a teacher and assistant football coach for several years before opening his State Farm Insurance Agency February 1, 1978.  Richard retired from State Farm in 2010 after suffering a heart attack. 

He was a member of Troutville Church of the Brethren where he enjoyed singing in the choir.  Richard had a deep faith and an assurance that whatever happened, he would be all right. 

Richard loved being with old friends at Bridgewater football games, family gatherings, beach trips with friends and family, fishing, and hunting.  A regular at his favorite restaurants, it wasn’t unusual for “everybody to know his name.” 

Richard cherished each member of his large and loving family and was blessed with a dear church family and a host of caring friends and neighbors. 

He was preceded in death by his father, Phil S. Newton in 2009; paternal grandparents Jesse M. Newton (Grace and Evelyn); maternal grandparents Karl and Lucille L. Rader; his beloved brother-in-law Thomas C. Clayton in 2008; uncles Roy E. Webb and Lewis Wright; aunts and uncles Aundria N. Wilson (Bob), Morene N. Turnbull (James), Eugene Newton (Catherine); and cousins Kathy Newton Agee and Lynn Turnbull. 

Surviving Richard are his mother and step-father Barbara R. and R. Donald Divers; step-mother Elaine C. Newton; brother Karl S. Newton; sister Donna N. Clayton of Cartersville, Georgia; niece Kristin C. Moffett (Jeremy) and their children Samuel Thomas Moffett and Margaret Lynne Moffett of Marietta, Georgia; and his nephew John Phillip Clayton of Cartersville, Georgia; extended family: Shannon Dogan and Hollan and Tanner Dogan; step-sister Allison Divers (David Williams); step-brother Kirk Divers (Carol), Phillip and Hannah Divers; step-sister Kim (Pat) Brennan; and step-brother Rick (Perri) Miley.  Also surviving are his dear aunts and uncles Pamela Newton and Jerry Brashear, Margaret R. Webb, Phyllis R. and Bob Woodie, Carla R. Campbell, and Jack and Gale Rader; his cousins and their families: Rebekah Woodie and Neal Cook (Keith and Rachel), Mark Woodie and Leslie (Adam, Aiden, Lindsey, Hillary, and Josh), John W. Rader, Jr., David Rader and Penny (Daniel and Annalee), Mary Beth Dunkenberger (Will, Alex, and Jack), Matthew Rader and Betsy (Wit, Thomas, and Ben), Andrew Rader and Karyn (Simon, 


Harrison, and George), Mark Newton (Chris), Tami Arthur and Jerry (Jessica and Jennifer), Barry and Jay Turnbull, Larry and Rosemary Wilson (Crystal and Michael), Brent and Lisa Wilson (Bobby and Veronica). 

Richard’s family thanks Dr. Ross Murchison and Dr. Gary Swank for their dedication and care during these past years. 

A celebration of Richard’s life will be Thursday, 2:00 PM at Troutville Church of the Brethren, 5133 Lee Highway, Troutville with Pastor Terry Johnson officiating.  Burial will be at Mill Creek Cemetery.  The family will receive friends Wednesday, 4-8 PM at Rader Funeral Home, 630 Roanoke Road, Daleville. 

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to Troutville Church of the Brethren, PO Box 156, Troutville, Virginia 24175. 

On-line condolences may be made to the family at www.rader-funeralhome.com. 
 

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