Howard Ellis Newton III, 59, of Greenville, passed peacefully in his sleep Sunday morning, December 23, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Amy Henderson Newton; son, Weston Newton and his fiancé, Kendall Rollins Best; daughter, Maggie Newton; three beautiful grandchildren: Wyatt and Blaine Watkins, and Peyton Best; mother, Jourdan Jones Macfie also of Greenville; brother, Weston Newton of Bluffton, SC; sister, Priscilla Carroll of Crofton, MD; and seven nieces and two nephews - all of whom he was so proud of and loved very much. Online condolences may be left at www.mackeymortuary.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to SC Hunters and Landowners for the Hungry, www.schuntersforthehungry.com. The family is receiving friend and loved ones from 4-6:00 PM Thursday, December 27, 2018 at Mackey Funerals and Cremations Century Drive.