of Maumelle, AR

September 23, 1954 - July 26, 2024

Sammy Joe ''Sam'' Newton, 69, of Maumelle, Arkansas peacefully passed into eternal rest surrounded by his loving brother, sisters and friends on Friday, July 26, 2024 at his home. Sam was born September 23, 1954 in Star City, Arkansas, a son of the late Jeptha Otis and Vala B. (Grisham) Newton. Sam was also preceded in death by his wife, Reba A. Newton; sisters, Ann Broach and Pat Genn; brothers, William ''Figero'' Newton, Bobby L. Newton and Danny K. Newton; as well as two special dogs, Abby and Izzy.

Mr. Newton was retired from Store Manager for Wal Mart and served many stores in his career. He would even pick up Mr. Sam Walton when he would fly in and take him to stores.

An avid Arkansas Razorback fan, Sam had a wealth of knowledge of facts and statistics about the Hogs. Anything you needed to know, you could call him and he'd know. Sam dearly loved his Happy Hour text group and friends at Overtime Lounge. He was of the Baptist faith.

Sam is survived by his siblings, Dianna Gail Silence of Hot Springs, Arkansas; Brenda Faye Thompson of Magnolia, Arkansas; Donald Noel Newton of Maumelle, Arkansas; Sarah Ellen Rich and husband, David of Magnolia, Arkansas; his best friends, Rusty and Ashley Ray of Maumelle, Arkansas and his beloved dog, Roscoe P. Coltraine.

The family would like to invite you to share in Sam's life at a visitation to be held on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at Christ Church Little Rock, Hughes Street, Little Rock, Arkansas from 5:00pm until 7:00pm.

Graveside service will be 10:00am, Saturday, August 3, 2024 at Memorial Park Cemetery on Old Eldorado Hwy, Magnolia, Arkansas with his nephew, Rev. Brian Bohrer officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family would request memorials be made in Sam's honor to CARTI, 8901 Carti Way, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205, www.carti.com.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Chenal Funeral Home
13801 Chenal Parkway
Little Rock, AR  72211
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com