Paul E. Newton Jr.
April 22, 1973 - July 17, 2020
Paul E.” PJ” Newton, Jr., age 47, of Columbus, passed away Friday July 17, 2020 at 3:02 a.m. at his home. He was born April 22, 1973 in Columbus to Paul E. Newton, Sr. and Evelyn Marie (Kellems) Newton. PJ was employed as a tow truck driver for KLM Car and Truck and was a member of the Eagles Lodge. PJ was an outdoors type person. He enjoyed fishing, trail riding on his UTV and spending time with family and friends cooking out. Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday July 21, 2020 in Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Oliver officiating. Following the service, he will be laid to rest in Garland Brook Cemetery. Friends are invited to a time of visitation on Monday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions in memory of PJ may be made to Main Street Hospice of Franklin. PJ is survived by his wife, Lisa C. (Arnold) Newton, whom he married May 28, 1998, his mother Evelyn; 3 brothers, James (Becky) Carmer, Braxton (Leah) Newton and Evan S. Newton and a sister Gail Wallace as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul E. Newton, Sr. You are invited to view his video tribute, light a virtual candle and send a message of condolence to the Newton family via the funeral home website. www.jewellrittman.com
Paul E.” PJ” Newton, Jr., age 47, of Columbus, passed away Friday July 17, 2020 at 3:02 a.m. at his home. He was born April 22, 1973 in Columbus to Paul E. Newton, Sr. and Evelyn Marie (Kellems) Newton. PJ was employed as a tow truck... View Obituary & Service Information