Phillip Dale Newton, 62, of Lincoln, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025 at his residence.
Visitation will be from 5-7 PM Friday, June 6, 2025, at Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home with funeral services at 7 PM. Cremation rites will then be accorded, and burial will be at a later date.
Phil was born May 17, 1963, in Peoria, IL., the son of Karl W. “Fig” Newton and Donna (Barker) Newton. He graduated from Lincoln Community High School in 1981. He loved the Chicago Cubs and Notre Dame football. He enjoyed golfing spending time with his family and friends.
Survivors include his mother Donna Newton, son Evan Newton (Summer), grandchildren: Julian Brumfield, Jaxon Fulk, Olivia Newton, and Kathryn Newton; brothers Karl W. Newton Jr. (Sherry), Gene Newton (Renee), and Quent Newton (Sherri); nieces and nephews: Will Newton, Ari Pence, Lily Newton, Kenneth Newton, and Lucas Newton; his canine companion, Bella; and several great nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends also survive.
He was preceded in death by his father and his daughter Ashley Newton.
Memorial donations may be made to Lincoln Christian Church and will be accepted at the funeral home.