On Wednesday July 10, 2024. Loving husband of Anne Newton (nee Kruse). Beloved father of Todd and Jarrod Newton. Cherished grandfather of Mason, Kiki and Willa. Dear father-in-law of Silver. Our dear uncle, cousin, coach and friend to many.
Services; Funeral at Kutis South County Chapel (5255 Lemay Ferry) on Friday 7/19 at 11AM. Entombment at Mt. Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to mercyhealthfoundation.net/south. Visitation Thursday 4-8PM
RIP Coach…one of a kind.
Our thoughts are with Todd, his mother and the family. He led a full life and left a wonderful legacy. Strength and Prayers from DB, Annette and your friends at DBTV.
Jim’s struggles in this life is over, but we find comfort in knowing our friend and brother in Christ is now enjoying a new body in the very presence of our Lord. We’ll look forward to seeing you again someday Jim!
Deepest sympathies for your loss.
Mr. Newton was a great man! I always enjoyed seeing him at Todd’s events or running into him around town. Whenever I did see him, he would always, without fail, acknowledge me as “Studog”! ☺️Always treated me with great respect!!
Rest easy Sir ❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️
Anne, I am so sorry to hear this! As Linda said, you can look forward to a grand reunion someday! Praying for you and your family!
Anne and family have my condolences! Jim was a great man and was loved by many people who he met. I’m lost for words and I’m praying for comfort for you and family during this. I myself just lost my youngest sister Dianna just a few weeks ago.
Sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. I haven’t seen Jim for a number of years. Ken Johnston informed me about the sad news. Knew Jim, going back to the Tower Grove Baptist years,.. long ago. Thoughts and prayers to Anne, and the entire family.
Were so sorry to hear of cousin Mike’s passing. He was always so kind to everyone.
Well he kept alot of us out of trouble by making us gymrats.
We could use some more people like him for our youth today.
RIP coach Jim
Bless your heart Ann the cheerleader coach GOAT thoughts and prayers.
All the memories from Championships to the traveling team WE HAD A BLAST. Thanks Jim and Ann for the memories.
David Cole
Just learned of “Newt’s” passing – Jim was a fellow umpire in the Great St. Louis Association of Umpires and served as our president for two terms, later being elected to the GSLAU Hall of Fame. He was an outstanding umpire and leader for our organization. In his younger day Jim worked pro ball in the minor leagues including the prestigious Florida League.
He was unflappable on the field and off, an outstanding human being and a wonderful man. “I’ve got the next plate, Jim!”