KEVIN NEWTON

Kevin Leo Newton, 56, of Zanoni, MO passed away April 14, 2020 at his residence. He was born July 3, 1963 in West Plains, MO to Leo Doin and Annabelle (Pendergrass) Newton.

Kevin grew up in Dora and attended Dora schools from kindergarten through 12th grade. During the summer months of his early childhood he and his family would travel watching his father, Doin, who played in the St Louis Cardinals minor league system from 1963-1968, and the Twins in 1969, but their home was always Dora.
Kevin worked as a self-contracted construction worker most of his life.

He is survived by his mother, Annabelle Newton of Mtn Grove, MO; his daughter, Kandice Nicole Newton of Zanoni, MO, "son-in-law" Corey Smith of Vanzant, MO; three grandchildren, Shelby Nevaeh "Angela" Smith, Jaxon Leo Smith & Bryar Lafayette Smith; one brother Terry Newton and wife Rhonda of Willow Springs, MO and their children Whitney Wachter and husband Ben of Nashville, TN, Tyler Newton and wife Tabitha of Mtn View, MO and their children; nephew Chad Peirce and his son Connor; and fathers-in-law Lyndell Boyd and Gene Loftis.

He was preceded in death by his father Doin Newton; his wife Angela Sue Newton; mother-in-law Rebecca Boyd; brother-in-law Brian Eugene Loftis; and niece Duste Nicole (Loftis) Peirce.

Due to the current health risks associated with large gatherings as a result of COVID-19, a come-and-go type visitation will be Monday, April 20, 2020 in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville, MO from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Graveside services will be in the Friend Cemetery, Isabella, MO. The family asks for memorial contributions to be made to Friend Cemetery. Arrangements are being conducted by Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville, MO.