Ouachita County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....NEWTON, FRED WOODROW JR. October 12, 2024
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NEWS STAR WORLD - OCTOBER 17, 2024
FRED WOODROW JR. NEWTON

February 18, 1944 October 12, 2024.

Fred Woodrow Newton, Jr. was born on February 18, 1944, the only child of Fred 
W. Newton, Sr. and Elaine Newton. Fred is survived by his wife of 26 years, 
Shelby Evans Newton; son Gregory Newton (Shannon); daughters Melanie Newton 
McGough (Keith) and Maryamber Newton Candler (Zach); Dallas Caldwell (Ryan); 
grandchildren Jake Newton, Lilly Newton, Addie Newton, Ruby McGough, Aubrey 
McGough, and Laine Caldwell; and his first cousins Diane Lyons (Charlton), 
Glenda Mann Edwards, Rita Mann Cory(Raymond), and Sandra Mann Herrington.

As per Fred’s wishes, he will be cremated, and no formal funeral service will 
take place. An informal celebration of life with music, food, drink, and 
storytelling will be hosted by his wife on October 27th, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., 
at The Ida Grey, 1401 Honeysuckle Lane, Ruston, LA. All are welcome to attend 
and "come and go".

Fred, always one to think ahead, wrote his own obituary in the simplest terms, 
but those of us who loved him know that his life was too rich to leave it at 
that. Fred was an extraordinary man who changed the lives of those around him 
forever. His love for family and friends was so deep and genuine that we never 
had to question how much we meant to him.

Fred was a proud graduate of West Monroe High School (Class of 1962), Louisiana 
Tech University (Class of 1966), and earned an MBA from Loyola University. Fred 
was thrilled to have graduated as an Electrical Engineer from Louisiana Tech, 
and his love for the school remained lifelong. One of his favorite pastimes was 
attending LA Tech baseball games, always arriving an hour early just to watch 
the warm-ups. He was also an avid marathon runner, always pushing his limits and 
living life to the fullest.

Fred was both an electrical and mechanical engineer who worked with passion 
until the day he passed not out of necessity, but out of a genuine love for what 
he did. His enthusiasm extended beyond work to his children and grandchildren, 
whom he adored beyond measure. He found joy in watching his grandchildren, often 
attending Neville High games to cheer them on.

For over a decade, he dedicated himself to mission trips in Mexico and Guatemala 
where he touched countless lives with his kindness and dedication to helping 
others. Fred’s warm smile, kind spirit, and boundless love for those around him 
will be dearly missed. He lived with joy and gave his heart generously, leaving 
a mark on all who knew him.

For those mourning his loss, may your memories of Fred bring you comfort and 
strength. Rest assured, Fred is now smiling down on us all, his presence forever 
in our hearts.

Fred's father died heroically on D-Day, in every passing day, Fred thought of 
the sacrifice made by his father, In lieu of flowers the family kindly requests 
donations be made to the World War II museum in New Orleans, LA.

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