WILMINGTON — Kenneth “Nick” Newton Sr., 81, passed away Monday, March 26, 2018, at his home. Nick was born Aug. 6, 1936, in Concord, N.C. He was the son of the late Erskin C. Newton and Sallie Blackwell Newton.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lorene Whitley Newton.
He is survived by his daughter, Nita Michael; sons, Kenneth W. Newton Jr. and Eric W. Newton, and his wife Justeen; and grandchildren, Phillip L. Newton, and his wife, Sarah, Kenneth “Chip” Newton III, and his wife, Katie, and Allison W. Newton.
Nick’s calling in life was that of a loving husband, father and grandfather. He raised his family in Charlotte, N.C., and Cornelius, N.C., before moving to Ocean Isle Beach, N.C., where he opened Sand Dollar Real Estate and Coastal Paint Center. While in Brunswick County, he was president of the Brunswick County Board of Realtors, director of the State Board of Realtors and chairman of the Brunswick County Hospital Authority, where he was instrumental in bringing the then New Novant Brunswick Medical Center to the citizens of Brunswick County.
His love for children was unmatched not only as a father and grandfather, but as a court appointed guardian ad litem for foster children, which he called his babies. This was a responsibility he took very seriously, with the children’s best interest always in the forefront.
A memorial service celebrating Nick’s life will be held at 5 p.m., Saturday, April 7, at Harbor United Methodist Church, 4853 Masonboro Loop Road, Wilmington.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his name to Brigade Boys & Girls Club.
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