Bobby Joe Newton

Bobby Joe Newton, age 89 of Trussville, AL passed away on November 26, 2023. He was a member of Trussville First Baptist Church and he graduated from Hewitt Trussville High School. He was very proud that his football team voted him Most Valuable Player. After he graduated he joined the United States Air Force and served his tour of duty at Weathers Field Air Force Base in England. After returning home he joined the Alabama Air National Guard where he worked for a long career. He continued his education and earned his Bachelor and Masters degree from UAB. He retired from the Alabama Air National Guard on September 1, 1989 on his 55th birthday.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Dora Newton, sisters, Ruby and Gloria Newton and Pauline (Bill) Dover, brother, Cecil (Geneva) Newton.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Gail Crouch Newton; daughters, Jo Ann (Mike) McLean and Susan (Dale) Dunn; grandchildren, Daniel and Drake (Krystal) Dormann, Brooks (Caroline) McLean and Liz (Matthew) Kowalski; great grandchildren, Jaxson and Rosie Dormann and Tripp McLean; sister-in-law, Kay Crouch; several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to your favorite charity.