Willard Edward Newton

Willard Edward Newton, 88, of Eufaula, Alabama, died Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at his daughter’s residence in Eufaula, Alabama.

            Memorial services will be held Friday, March 13, 2026, at 1 P.M., at Chapman Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Ken Bush officiating.  The visitation will be held from 12 Noon until 1 P.M., prior to the service, at the funeral home with Chapman Funeral Home directing.

            Born April 10, 1937 in Savannah, Georgia, Mr. Newton was the son of the late Arver and Edna Dubois Newton.  Mr. Newton graduated from Savannah High School, Class of 1955.  He graduated from the University of Georgia in 1959 with a degree in chemical engineering.  He went to work with Georgia Kraft in Rome, Georgia in 1960.  He moved to Eufaula for the opening of Alabama Kraft.  He retired from MeadWestVaco after 37 years.  Mr. Newton was a member and Deacon at First Baptist Church in Eufaula.  He was a member of the Friends of the Library, Eufaula Pride, Master Gardeners and Tri-Rivers Waterway.

            Survivors include his daughter: Allison (Rod) Dodgen; his son: Jeff (Gayla) Newton; 6 grandchildren: Ivy Dodgen, Melissa (Scott) Hutton, Brittney (Abby) Dodgen, Hayley McGilvary, Dustin Newton, Ryan Newton; 9 great grandchildren; 1 nephew: Ronald (Tonya) Newton; 1 niece: Alita Newton.

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