In loving memory of Bobby Gene Newton of Florence, Alabama, who departed this world on May 18, 2024 at the age of 88. Bobby Gene leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Robert Lewis and Fannie Ward Newton; his siblings, Lerlie Tarpley, Robert Earl Newton and Charles Newton; and his son-in-law David Haddix.

He is survived by : his wife Katherine Balentine Newton of Florence, AL; his daughter Teresa Haddix of Nashville, TN; his stepchildren, Regina Hamm (Steve) and Steven Bradley (Kristie); his grandchildren, Amy Mashburn of Nashville, TN and Lindsay Strong of Franklin, TN; his stepgrandchildren, Addie Grace Green (Jack), Kutter Bradley, Levi Bradley, McKenzie Hamm and Haley Hamm (Brady); his great grandchildren, Clara King (Hunter) of Nashville, TN, Emma Bailey (Joshua), Maxwell Strong of Franklin, TN and Metea Strong of Franklin, TN; his stepgreat-grandchildren, Kaden Bruce of Florence, AL, Christopher Roddy of Florence, AL and Addilyn South of Florence, AL; his great great grandchild Elliott King; his brothers, Joe Newton (Faye) of Lawrenceburg, TN and Harold Dean Newton of Ethridge, TN; and his pets, Charlie and Bo. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, May 22nd 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Neal Funeral Home (231 N Military Ave, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, May 22nd 2024 at 12:00 PM at the same location.

The family suggests memorials be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Neal Funeral Home