T. Eugene Newton on Saturday, August 31, 2019. Gene was 84. Native of Shreveport where he was All-State Star Quarterback at C.E. Byrd High School. He earned a full football scholarship to Tulane University where he guided Tulane’s fortunes for three years. Eddie Khayat, fellow star player, dubbed him “The Mouse.” In 1956, he was named to an All-American Quarterback team along with John Brodie, Len Dawson and Paul Hornung. After graduation, he remained engaged with Tulane athletics throughout his lifetime. Gene began his career in investments at Merrill Lynch. He became Executive Vice President at Howard, Weil, Labouisse, Friedrichs Investments; at this time he was very active with the NASD. Gene retired from Sisung Securities.
Gene is survived by his wife, Linda Stewart Newton; his first wife, Donna Laskey Newton; his son, Gene Newton, Jr. (Miss E), Donald Newton (Cristy); daughter, Elizabeth Newton; grandfather of Ian, Libby, Trigg and Colleen; step-father of Rini Marcus (Wally) and Chep Morrison (Paige); step-grandfather of eight; brother, George Newton (Ann). He was preceded in death by his father, T. Fain Newton; his mother, Doris Walker; and his step-father, William A. Walker.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a gathering on Thursday, September 5, 2019 from 4:00-6:00 pm at Tulane, the James W. Wilson, Jr. Athletic Center, 2950 Ben Weiner Dr., New Orleans, LA 70118.
Donations to the Green Wave Club, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118 preferred: greenwaveclub.com
To view and sign the family’s guestbook, please visit lakelawnmetairie.com.
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