Mr. Joseph D. Newton, funeral arrangements have been scheduled for Public Visitation Friday, August 12, 2017 at Willis & Son's Funeral Home, 5235 Robinson Road Ext., Jackson, Mississippi 10:00 am to 11:00 am. Funeral services scheduled for Saturday, Saturday 12, 2017 at Willis and Son Jackson, Mississippi at 11:00 a.m. Interment at Hope Springfield church cemetery, Jackson MS.

Brother Joseph Davis Newton, son of the late George and Ada Newton, was born on August 15, 1943.He departed this life on Monday, August 7, 2017 at 12:30 a.m. at the Merit Health Central Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi.Brother Joseph Davis Newton confessed Christ early in life as a young man.He had a heart of gold and a big smile.

He was blessed to have the love and devotion of his family.He leaves to cherish his memories:a devoted friend and neighbor of 40 years, Betty Johnson; a devoted friend and companion, Julia Spires; one son, Stanley Newton of Utica, Mississippi; one daughter, Greta (Ronald) Newton-Richardson of Slidell, Louisiana and two step daughters,Monique and Tralanda Spires of Jackson, Mississippi; five grandchildren; and a host of other family members and his special friends:Betty Johnson, Lula Johnson, Julia Spires, Monique Spires, Tralanda Spires, Chester Johnson and Helen Cooper.