Charles Newton

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.