June 15, 1949 – December 7, 2018
Vernon Newton passed away on December 7, 2018 in Merced, CA.
Vernon was born on June 15, 1949 in Frankfurt, Germany. He attended Our Lady of Mercy School in Merced, and served in the United States Army from 1969 to 1971. Throughout his life, Vernon was employed with various restaurants as a cook. Vernon loved spending time with family and friends, and was an avid Oakland Raiders and San Francisco Giants fan. One of his most memorable life experiences was a trip to the Middle East where he visited the Holy Land. Vernon was a resident of both The Hampshire and Pacifica Retirement facilities where he made many friends who cared for him, and enjoyed his sense of humor and company. He particularly enjoyed spending time with his dear friend, Lorrie Lee. Vernon is preceded in death by his parents, Fred C. Newton, Jr. and Anneliese Newton. He is survived by his loving son, Vernon Newton, Jr., as well as his siblings Lorraine Azevedo (Norv), Fred C. Newton III (Cindy), Frank Newton (Judy), Carol Clapham (Gary), Karl Newton (Sharon), Veronica Marsh, Richard Newton (Tiffany). In addition, he is survived by numerous nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. A celebration of Vernon’s life with full military honors will be held on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home at 11am. Friends and family members are all invited.
Forgiveness is the key which unlocks the door of resentment and the handcuffs of hatred. It breaks the chains of bitterness and the shackles of selfishness. The forgiveness of Jesus not only takes away our sins but it also makes them as if they had never been. That is the way we must forgive. The Holy Ghost makes us able to do it through the love of God which he brings into our Hearts.
Luke 6:37 Forgive and you will be Forgiven.
