Sylvester “Syl” “Big Newt” Newton Obituary in Opelika at Harris Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For Sylvester “Syl” “Big Newt” Newton

Funeral service for Sylvester Newton, 80, will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Harris Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Pine Level Cemetery, 4650 Arrow Head Road, Loachapoka, AL, 36865, Reverend Otis Tyner, Jr. will officiate.

Mr. Newton, who passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Diversicare Health and Rehabilitation Center in Montgomery, Alabama, was born March 14, 1944, in Bradley, Arkansas.

Public viewing will be Wednesday, February 19, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife of twenty-seven years, Mozell Newton of Loachapoka, AL; one daughter, Lisa (Ronald) Newton Quinn of Tuskegee, AL; five grandchildren, JoAnn C. Quinn of Fayetteville, NC, Alexandria H. Quinn of Tuskegee, AL, Candi Marshall of Dallas, TX, Jerami Wilkins of Monticello, AR and Kristal Wilkins of Little Rock, AR; five great-grandchildren; three sisters, Renell Hatch, Marvie Trotter both of Chicago, IL and Bernice Hampton of Fordyce, AR; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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❤️❤️❤️❤️Pastor A. Shealey & the MTZBC and the Family Enrichment Center of Loachapoka sends our condolences prayers & love

Anthony Shealey

My condolences and prayers are with the Newton and Cadenhead families. May God provide comfort and continue to bless you all. Remember, I am just a phone call away if I'm not already there. God bless you.

Dr. William E. Paradise

Our Condolences To The Newton&Cadenhead Family.Sorry To Learn Of The Loss Of Your Loved One .You We're A Good Person Didn't Mine Helping People And Checking On The Sick,May The Lord Give The Strength And Peace AndCourage To Carry On Thru This Different Time.Constance Echols &Family

Constance Connie Tarver Echols

Our deepest condolences to the Families of Mr. Sylvester "Big Newt" Newton. Our family shared a lot of laughter and joy at the FEC in Loachapoka. May God comfort and strengthen Sis. Mozell and Family. Reggie and Priscilla Strickland

Reggie Strickland

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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