He was a tire builder for General Tire and was of the Baptist Faith. His favorite hobby was drag racing and spent most of his Saturdays at the drag strip. He enjoyed playing the guitar and his weekly visits to his grandsons house where he often brought them fruit.
Born Tuesday, August 25, 1942 in Benton, KY, he was the son of the late Clarence W. Newton and the late Ruth Irene (Billington) Newton. He was the husband of the late Norma Jane (Henson) Newton.
He is survived by his biblical wife, Sandra Gossum of Benton, KY; daughter, Juliianna Waldrop significant other Chris Allen of Benton, KY; brother, Jimmy Newton of Gilbertsville, KY; grandson, Justin Barrett wife Danielle of Benton, KY; and great grandchildren, Jaydon Barrett, Jozie Barrett and Jaycee Barrett.
He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, and sister in law, Sue (Dexter) Newton.
One of Conard’s biggest pet peeves was family events being on Saturday due to racing. He always said Saturday was race day and family events were not to be scheduled on this day. So per his wishes, we will not be having any funeral service on Saturday after Friday night’s visitation, and funeral services will resume Sunday.
A Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM on Sunday, July 17, 2022 at Collier Funeral Home, located at 211 West 5th St, Benton, KY 42025 with Jimmy Newton officiating.
Interment will follow in Edwards Cemetery, Benton, KY.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, July 15, 2022, at Collier Funeral Home.