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James Kent Newton

July 3rd, 1937 - December 25th, 2025

July 3rd, 1937 - December 25th, 2025

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Jim Newton, 88, of The Villages Florida, passed away on December 25, 2025

in The Villages Florida.

 

Jim was born Deland Florida to Bess and James B. Newton on July 3, 1937

He graduated Deland High School. Worked as Electrician at Nasa, Computer Programmer Analysis Volusia County Data Processing He married Joy Ann Venuti on July 25, 1981 in Poughkeepsie New York.

He worked as a Systems Analyst for Research Institute of America for 8 years in Mt Kisco New York.

He worked as a Senior Systems Analyst for Attorneys Title for 16 years in Orlando Florida.

 

 

He was involved in Pop Warner Football, Hicks of '56, Bowling Leagues, Stetson Baptist Church Choir, Wood Working Club, LLCOG Food Pantry and Choir,

Worship the King Greeter.

 

 

He enjoyed Worshiping God, Family, Nature, Computers, Oil Painting, Singing in the Choir, Carpentry.

Jim is survived by Joy Newton, Kristi and Kevin Siegel, Trudy and Harold Masterson, Loretta Venuti.

Nieces and Nephews: Ann and John Beecham, Trudi and Brian Kemmis, Louis and Brenda Venuti.

Mike Franco, Laura and Ron Langoski, Amy and Don Coates

 

 

Celebration of Life will be held 11:00am Saturday February 21, 2026

At Hiers-Baxley with Brenda Ammons of Worship the King, officiating.

Lunch to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

 

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Hiers-Baxley Funeral & Cremation Life Event Center - Buffalo Ridge

Hiers-Baxley Funeral & Cremation Life Event Center - Buffalo Ridge

Rooted in a legacy of trust and compassion since 1885, Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services has been a beacon of support for Marion County. In our quest to honor life’s profound journeys, we present the Buffalo Ridge Life Event Center—a sanctuary nestled within “Florida’s friendliest hometown,” designed to celebrate and memorialize the unique stories of loved ones. This center, a labor of love years in the making, extends our renowned funeral and burial services by offering a space where memories can be cherished and legacies honored. Our Life Event Center is more than a venue; it's a canvas for your most treasured celebrations. From the finery of our event planning, catering, and floral artistry to the sophistication of our themed displays and cutting-edge audio-visual systems, we've tailored an environment that anticipates every detail....

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