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the River of Life Lutheran Church edifice on 2200 Fremont Avenue North, Minneapolis, Minnesota.On that bright and beautiful day, Charles Charby Newton concluded his journey in grand style. Several friends, relatives, sympathizers of the Newton, Ben and Ezike families gathered to pay their final respect and bit him farewell.
It was this faithful morning of Wednesday, March 25, 2009, that the Newton, Ben and Ezike families announced with prayers and thanksgiving the home going of Mr. Charles C. Newton, Sr. The sad event occurred at the Walker Methodist Center, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Mr. Newton, in is 91st year, was a teacher for many years in Pleebo, Maryland County, Liberia, West Africa. He was a devoted Christian and a long time member of Grant Memorial United Methodist Church in Pleebo. He later became a member of Oakland Avenue United Methodist Church when he relocated to the US in the nineties.
The Journey of this great son of Liberia commenced when Koliju a fair skinned lady of Pomukeh, and Nyema of Daydiebo Tuflakeh, both of Maryland, Liberia announced the birth of a bouncing baby boy on April 15, 1917 in Maryland, Liberia. They named him Charles Charby Newton. At an early age, Charles embraced the Christian religion and became a member of the United Methodist Church.
Reading the family tribute, Mr. Wellington Newton said, they don't consider themselves merely
lucky to be his children they've been downright blessed. Wellington said his father was generous, and went beyond material
things.
He said his father gave his children the most profound gift that parents can give--the feeling deep down
inside that they were loved and cherished. Of course, Charles played a huge role in shaping who his children are today.
He also said his father respected, admired, and trusted their mother, adding she will miss him very much. And he loved and
respected her with equal ferocity. Wellington said his father was a mensch of the highest degree--a wonderful and honorable
man.
Delivering the eulogy at the service, Rev. Brewer of the United Methodist Church, described Charles Newton
as a man that was kind and generous, and a Christian with a good heart. He said Charles loved all of his children and worked
hard to provide for them to be successful in this life.
Charles was always available to assist everyone came in contact with and there was never a time that anyone could not talk
to him or that he would not offer advice. He encouraged the family of Charles to take hope in the life their father and relative
live. Rev. Brewer said there is a time for everything under the sun.
The late Charles Charby Newton is survived
by his wife, Mrs. Margaret D. Newton, 8 children: Ms. Mai Brown, Rose Newton Ezike (Emmanuel), Charles C. Newton, Jr.(Elizabeth),
Wellington Toe Newton(Teresa), David Newton(Josephine), Ms. Barley Newton, Ms. Margaret Newton, Danlette Nimpson (Fokah);
22 grand children, 18 great grand children, plus a host of nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends in Liberia,
Europe and the United States. His Eldest son, Edmund B. N. Newton, Sr., predeceased him in 1990.
An array of Liberians Community leaders, members of the clergy, friends and sympathizers attended the funeral
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