Larry Eugene Newton, Sr., passed away Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010, at the W.G. “Bill” Hefner VA Medical Center after a long battle with cancer.

He was born to Lena and Hazel C. Newton, Sr., on April 1, 1934, in Concord. A veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard, he served during the Korean War.

As requested by Larry, there was not a visitation or traditional funeral service; but rather, a Memorial Service was held at the Hospice Unit of the VA Medical Center.

Larry was very much loved by his family and friends and will be dearly missed.

Memorials: May be made to the Hospice and Palliative Care Unit, W.G. “Bill” Hefner VA Medical Center, 1601 Brenner Ave., Salisbury, N.C. 28144.

Carolina Cremation (formerly Evergreen Cremation Services) of Salisbury, NC is assisting the Newton family. Online condolences may be made at www.mycarolinacremation.com.