Vondel Smith Mortuary at South Lakes

Visitation: Sunday 12-8 with family present 3-6 PM or Monday viewing is 9am - 4pm

Wake Service: Monday Jan. 11, 2016 6:30 PM at St James Catholic Church 4201 S. McKinley

Funeral Mass: 10 am Tuesday Jan. 12, 2016 at St James

Memorials may be made to Knights of Columbus or The Will Rogers Air National Guard Retirees, Gray Eagles Scholarshup fund

Newton, 82, received his Heavenly reward on Jan 4, 2016. The son of Jasper Newton & Grace Mae Freeman, Newton was born Feb 16, 1933 in OKC. After attending Capitol High School, Newton joined the US Air Force and honorably served with the USAF for 6 years, before remaining in active duty Air National Guard for over 30 years. After his retirement, Newton worked in real estate for over 10 years. He was a successful realtor with Bob Lynn & Associates. In his spare time, he enjoyed woodworking and built many items for his friends and family including furniture and small trinkets. Newton also enjoyed traveling with his family and close friends, always traveling as often as he could. He had a jovial personality and loved telling corny jokes. He always said, "If you can't laugh at yourself, who can you laugh at?" With a servant's heart, Newton served the Lord, his family and others. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Will Rogers Air National Guard Retirees, Gray Eagles, volunteered at the Redding Senior Citizen Nutrition Center for 20 years and was an active member of St James Catholic Church for 59 years. Newton's family was his passion and he loved them all dearly. He positively touched a vast amount of people and was deeply loved by all.

He was preceded in death by his:

Parents;

Son, Michael D. Freeman;

Brother, Carl Freeman;

Daughter-in-law, Josie Freeman;

Great grandson, Kobin Freeman.

He leaves behind his loving:

Wife of more than 60 years, Betty Jean Freeman;

Son, Ronnie Freeman and his wife, Karrie;

Son, William Freeman and his wife, Maraline;

Daughter. Donna Skaggs and her husband, David;

Daughter, Dena Rubrecht and her husband, Richard;

Brothers: Ed and James Ray Freeman;

Sisters: Lena Onan and Joyce Green and her husband, Cary;

18 grandchildren: Chris Skaggs and his wife, Daya, Jeff Skaggs, Rick Rubrecht and his wife, Anita, Shelby Rubrecht and his wife, Kerrie, Travis Rubrecht, Jasper Freeman, Richard Freeman, Samuel Freeman, Angelica Freeman, Sean Freeman, Nicholas Freeman, Cori Peak, Amanda Freeman, Abbie Freeman, Abigail Peak, Austin Freeman, Joshua Freeman and his wife, Kristina, Timothy Freeman and his wife, Hayleigh;

14 great grandchildren: Kaylee, Emma, Tyler, Layne, Kate, Xander, Corbin, Ian, Andrew, Jaiden, Michael, Noah, Caleb, and Eli;

Numerous other loving family and friends.