Steven Ray Newton

Steven passed away on February 27, 2020 with his family by his side. He was born October 4, 1955 in Mobile, Alabama.

As a young child Steven traveled with his family to Japan, Utah, Indiana, France, England, and North Dakota. Upon his father’s retirement from the Air Force, they moved to Orange Park and settled. Steven was in the Boy Scouts and achieved the highest rank of Eagle Scout.

He graduated from Orange Park High School and went on to obtain his college degree from Jacksonville University, graduating with a major in Mathematics and a minor in Computer Science. Steven married the love of his life, Carol Cook Newton on July 2, 1988. Steve had an early passion for computers and after graduation from college continued to work in this field until he decided to fulfill another passion where he taught high school math for 2 years. Steven suffered with diabetes and his health began to decline, therefore he was forced to give up teaching. However, he continued to tutor children in math and worked for Mathnasium as his health allowed him to do so. Steven loved the outdoors and enjoyed golfing, scuba diving, fishing, and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife Carol Cook Newton of 31 years, daughter, Tammy Lee and husband Scott, granddaughter, Megan Grace Lee, stepsons, Gregory Ginn, and Gary Ginn and wife Ruth. Father, Donald Newton and his wife Martha. Mother, Regina Diggs and husband Charlie. Brothers Michael Newton and his wife Mallory, Gary Newton, and David Newton and his wife Terri. He is also survived by his nephew Christopher Newton, and nieces Kimberly Gurley, Candace Newton, and Samantha Newton, Stephanie Vosburg and Ashley Newton.

A celebration of life will be held at the home of David and Terri Newton on March 14th from 2:00pm to 5:00pm.