Ronald Meade Newton

Ronald Meade Newton, 74, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2017. Born in Petersburg, VA, he was the son of the late William Roy Newton and Madeline Alice Wolfrey Newton. He was also preceded in death by his son, Ronald M. Newton, Jr.; and brother, David Craig Newton. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Iris Maxine Newman Newton; daughter, Kim Newton Bostain (Jack); son, Bryant Newton (Michelle); grandchildren, Brittany Newton Ashby (Chris), Kimberly Newton, and Maggie Bostain; siblings, Robert “Bob” Newton and Nancy West; several nieces, nephews, and numerous friends. Ronald was the proud owner and operator of Newton’s Auto Sales in Petersburg for 47 years. He was passionate about antique and classic cars and was an avid collector of the sorts. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. A graveside service will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 13, 2017 at Blandford Cemetery. The family would like to invite those attending to gather at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home at 9:30 a.m. for a formal procession to the cemetery. Those who own classic cars are encouraged to drive them in honor of Ronald. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .