MR. AUBREY GENE “GOMER” NEWTON, Sr., 66, of Holland, Georgia passed away Friday, January 6, 2017, at his home, surrounded by his Family.  He was born May 27, 1950 in Lynchburg, VA., one of 14 children.  He moved to Chattooga County, in 1970, eventually establishing Gomer’s Home Improvement in 2000. 

Gomer was well known for his sense of humor and dedication to hard work.  He enjoyed spending time with family & friends and helping anyone in need; he was laso an avid NASCAR fan.  He served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam, was awarded numerous medals and citations.

Gomer is preceded in death by parents, Evelyn Mae Newton & James Alfred Newton, Sr.; Four brothers: Donald Newton, Bobby Newton, Roy Rogers Newton, James Alfred Newton, Jr.; Three sisters: Bonnie Sue Londeree, Nancy Newton, and Celia Dorsey.

Surviving are four brothers: Clyde and Sandra Newton and Steve and Kathy Newton, Sr., of Virginia;  Dell and Eva Newton of Orlando, FL., and Ben Lang of Virginia; Three sisters: Brenda and Larry Lindberg of California., Trudy Sanzere of Virginia, Margie and Red Bryant of Virginia; Sister-in-law Petty Newton of Virginia.

Gomer is also survived by children, Aubrey Butch Newton, Jr. and wife Emilee of Holland, Jillian and Shannon Bartlett of Trion, Jason Newton of Holland, Rebekeh DyAnn and Kevin Henderson and Audrey Mae Newton, all of Lyerly; Mothers of his children, Nancy Newton, Trion & Joyce Cook  of Lyerly; Eleven grandchildren: Victoria Newton and Justin Ashworth, Levi Brown, Melina Bartlett, Phoenix Bartlett, Amelia Partch,  John Henry Newton, Olivia Newton, Gunner Wayne Henderson, Tinlee Sage Henderson, Madlyn Claire Henderson, Maelee Tate Henderson; great grandchildren, Peyton Ashworth & Keelan Ashworth.

Funeral service will be Wednesday, January 11th at 1 PM from the Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev.’s Barry Peppers, James Baird, Greg King and Mr. Steve Baker officiating, interment in Johnson Cemetery.  Active Pallbearers Sam Johnson, Steve Baker, Albert Palmer, Kevin Henderson, Stanley Johnson, and Dave (Frog) Mosteller; Honorary Pallbearers Gary McConnell, Roger Thomas,     Dwayne Thomas, Donnie Collins, and Alan Bryant.  Visitation, 2 until 4 PM Sunday, at the Funeral Home.   Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.