William Christopher Newton

William Christopher “Chris” Newton, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on the morning of May 26, 2025. He was 63 years old.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Tyree Sidney Newton and Judith Wingo Newton; his beloved grandson, Mason Newton; and his brothers, Mark Daniel Newton and Timothy Robert Newton.

Chris is survived by his wife, Meera Newton; his children: Robbie Newton (Chrissy), Amanda Newton, Joshua Newton (Stacey), Jonathan Blankenship, Kayla Newton, and Megan Newton; his siblings, Ted Newton (Patricia) and Tammi Tomlinson; and his grandchildren, Katlyn, Hudson, Abigail, Ainsley, Decker, and Sawyer. He is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews in the U.S. and Trinidad.

Chris was a man of deep faith. His relationship with God was the foundation of his life, and he never missed an opportunity to share the hope and truth of the Gospel. Teaching others about the love and salvation found in Jesus Christ wasn't just something he did; it was who he was. Even in his final days, that mission never left his heart.

He also had a remarkable sense of humor. Chris had a gift for laughter; he could lighten any room with a quick joke or playful comment, and he made it his mission to bring joy to those around him. He was always ready with a story, a grin, or a perfectly timed one-liner, and he never met a dad joke he could laugh at all by himself.

Chris will be remembered for his quick wit, goofy sense of humor, and unwavering faith. His legacy lives on in the lives of his children and in the many people whose hearts and lives he touched through his words and examples.

A public gathering to celebrate Chris’s life will be held on Thursday, May 29th at 4:00 pm, at Tri-City Worship Church, 121 Jack White Drive, Kingsport, TN 37664; all who knew him are welcome to attend. You may view the service from home by following this link: https://www.facebook.com/share/14MKjCQxAdm/?mibextid=wwXIfr 

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you take a moment to tell someone you love them or, better yet, make them laugh.