Mr. David Wayne Newton

Mr. David Wayne Newton, age 63, of Meansville, passed away March 11, 2022, at his home. He was born in Del Rio, TX, son of the late William Ralph Newton and Jacqueline Elizabeth Day Newton. 

Wayne worked for Atlanta Gas Light for 35 years before retiring in 2019 as a Construction Superintendent. He was a member of The Gathering Church in Thomaston and enjoyed antiquing, fishing, cooking out, and spending time with family and friends. He was a Mason, a member and past Master of Montgomery Lodge #31 in Zebulon, a Shriner and a member of the Griffin Shrine Club. Wayne was always the life of the party.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, William “Bill” Newton.

He is survived by his wife: Theresa Salter Newton; children and their spouses: Jessica and Doug Dunn and their daughter Laura of Zebulon and Brandon and Jennifer Thomas of Meansville; brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Sonny and Pam Salter of Thomaston and their sons and wives Cody and Erica Salter of TN and Daniel and Amy Bette Wright of AL; his Nanny: Alice Salter of Meansville; Jody Newton Sears, her husband and children of Columbus and Jessie Newton and daughter of Thomaston.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 19, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Moody-Daniel Funeral Home with Pastor Charles Bennett, Pastor Eric Boomer and Chaplain Chris Henson officiating. Burial will follow in Moody Memorial Gardens.

Friends may visit the family on Saturday, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., at the funeral home.