By Jim Meridith
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  • Visitation

    Sunday, January 19, 2020
    6 to 8 p.m.
    Zion United Methodist Church
    West Salem, IL

  • Service

    Monday, January 20, 2020
    10 a.m.
    Zion United Methodist Church
    West Salem, IL
    Burial to follow in Moravian Cemetery

  • Full Obituary

    Charles “Charlie” Newton, 73, of West Salem, IL passed from this life to the next on January 16, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his family.

    He was born March 27, 1946 and raised by his grandparents, Mary and Grover Moore. He married Linda Clodfelter on June 30, 1978 at Zion United Methodist Church in West Salem and she survives.

    Charlie was a Veteran of the U. S. Army serving from 1965-1967. He worked at the Light Plant in Fairfield for several years before working at Champ for 33 years. He was a member of both the Legion and VFW in Fairfield, IL for 53 years, and was a member of the Zion United Methodist Church in West Salem. Charlie was a proud member of the West Salem Fire Department, having served for 33 years.

    He is survived by his wife Linda; one daughter, Tonya Newton of West Salem; one son, Dustin (Kindra) Newton of Decatur, IL; a sister, Carolyn (Alan) Bland of Fairfield; three brothers: Ken (Lisa) Newton of Bertrum, TX, Jack (Stacy) Newton of Corpus Cristi, TX, and James (Sandy) Goodman of Sallisaw, OK; three grandchildren: Lily and Mira Newton and Selina Burton; and a great-grandson, Tayven. Charlie is also survived by an aunt, Wilma Marsh, who was like a sister to him.

    Charlie was preceded in death by his grandparents; infant son, Jason Lee; one brother, Gary Newton; two sisters: Kay Ellen Newton and Linda Bulow; and an uncle, Gene Moore, who was like a brother to him.

    Visitation will be Sunday, January 19, 2020 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Zion United Methodist Church in West Salem, IL. The funeral service will be Monday, January 20, 2020 at 10 a.m. at the church with burial to follow in the Moravian Cemetery in West Salem.

    Military rites will be conducted at the graveside.

    Online condolences may be left for the family at www.meridithfuneralhome.com.

    Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home of West Salem is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

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8 Condolences
 
  1. David Greathouse / January 17, 2020 at 4:20 pm

    I worked with Charlie, I’m very sorry. He was a great guy to be around!

  2. Clarence Smith / January 17, 2020 at 6:27 pm

    I’m so sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing. My condolences to his family.
    I knew Charlie through the Olney Fire Dept. where I was a fireman and retired after 33 years.
    I know he will be greatly missed.

  3. Leslie Luthe / January 17, 2020 at 6:31 pm

    Linda and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. I was just remembering Charlie and thought how honored to see him receive his miracle of healing years ago. God used Charlie’s testimony to reach out to many people, myself included. Reach out to God for comfort and strength . 🙏

  4. Brandan Patterson / January 17, 2020 at 7:06 pm

    Having grown up in West Salem I had the privilege of knowing Charlie. He was a God fearing man so proud of his family, country, and being a fireman. As I remember him he was a very hard worker who would do anything to help anyone in need. He is what I like to refer to as one of those “West Salem staples”…someone who always has a smile for you and generally likes to have fun aggravating ya haha. He will be dearly missed

  5. Linda Mix ( Tullis) / January 17, 2020 at 7:19 pm

    I went to high school with Charlie. He was a real good guy, always polite and kind to everybody. I am sure that he was a blessing to his family and will be missed by all. You have my sympathy in your loss.

  6. Skip Crabtree / January 18, 2020 at 9:09 am

    Charlie, being a member of the choir at Zion United together for many years. I will miss you a lot. I’ll sing our goodbye song for the last time. Happy trails to you, until we me again. Happy trails to you, keep smiling until then. Happy trails to you, till we meet again.

  7. Maggie Bringa / January 18, 2020 at 10:38 am

    My sympathies to Linda n Tonya. West salem was a better place with Charlie.

  8. John Yates / January 19, 2020 at 7:31 pm

    Charlie Newton was a very good man, husband, father & grandfather. We had some good times coaching ball together. I will miss Charlie as a friend & a fellow veteran.

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