John Irvin Newton, age 77 of Louisville, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at University of Louisville Hospital.

He was born February 8, 1939 in Manton. He retired from Boland-Maloney Lumber Company after 36 years of service. He also operated Manton Grocery for several years. He was a Mason and a member of Abraham Lodge No. 8 F&AM.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Janice Lee Mattingly Newton; his parents, Joseph Irvin and Thelma Laura Blanford Newton; one sister, Martha Hamilton; six brothers, Martin Vannie, Joseph Derlin, Thomas B. "Blank", Bobby and twin infants Irvin and Earl Newton.

Survivors include one daughter, Cindy Johnson (Walter) of Louisville; three sons, Bruce Newton (Rebecca Mae) of Manton, John and Steve Newton, both of Louisville; four grandchildren, Mark and Russell Johnson and Joseph and Taylor Newton; two step-grandchildren, Chris and Courtney Dunn.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 AM Friday, January 6, 2017 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 6964 Cissellville Road, Manton. Burial will follow in Saint Francis of Assisi Cemetery. The Rev. Matt Hardesty will preside.

Visitation is 3-8 PM Thursday at Mattingly Funeral Home, 195 Holy Cross Road, Loretto with a prayer service at 7 PM.