Lucas Christopher "Luke" Newton

Born in Bluffton, Luke was the son of JaNelle Crider Houser and Robert Newton. Luke was a 1999 graduate of East High School. He loved video gaming, writing and playing music for many instruments was a Star Wars and Batman buff.

There will be a gathering of family and friends Monday 12-7-15 from 5-6:00 p. m. with a Celebration of Luke’s life at 6:00 at Myers-Reed Chapel on 25th St., lead by Rev. David Crider.

Surviving along with his parents, JaNelle (Jonathon) Houser of Anderson; his father, Robert (Guadalupe) Newton of North Vernon are his sister, April Spires of Columbus; fiancé, Autumn Temple of North Vernon; his daughter, Lillian Newton; son Alexander Temple and step son, Ezekiel Pierce, all of North Vernon; maternal and paternal grandparents, Rev. Dave (Carol) Crider, Bluffton and Robert (Minnie) Newton of Columbus; nephews, Maison Spires and Jacob Burton of Columbus. Luke was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal great grandparents.

Memorial contributions for Luke may be sent to the donor’s choice of any animal rescue groups. Online condolences may be sent to Luke’s family at www.myers-reed.com.

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