Edward Leo Newton, 77, of Louisville passed away June 26, 2013 at Norton Brownsboro Hospital. He was born on May 9, 1936 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Edward Lee Newton and Dolores Ladusaw Newton. He was in sales for many years. Leo was a 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge 862 and was a deacon at Little Flock Baptist Church where he attended for over 46 years.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a son, Timothy Alan Newton.
He is survived by his loving wife, Alice Adams Newton; children, Kevin Newton (Sydney), Teri Hartlage (Richard), and Christopher Newton; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a twin sister, Cleo Roby as well as many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of his life will be conducted Saturday at 10 am at Arch L. Heady at Resthaven, 4400 Bardstown Road with burial in Resthaven Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 2-8 on Friday at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy are suggested to the charity of one’s choice.
