Jessie Willard "Tom" Newton, Jr.

Jessie Willard “Tom” Newton, Jr., 78, of Fredericksburg/Stafford passed away November 11, 2020 at home, surrounded by family.

Tom was an over the road truck driver, also known as Cool Pop, was always willing to help a fellow driver with repairs and advice. He was a dedicated hard worker his entire life. Also part of the Patawomack Indian tribe in Stafford, VA.

Survivors include his wife, Annette “Anne” Newton; children, Norman E. Newton (Debbie), Justin Scott Newton (Jessica); and grandchildren, Tyler Newton, Shelby Newton, Izabella Newton and Ethan Newton; and siblings, Sammy Anderson, Raymond Newton, Lonnie Newton, and Diane Newton.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dorthy and Jessie Newton, Sr.

I would like to give a special thank you to hospice especially Janet and Carol.

The family will receive friends at 4 P.M. on Sunday, November 15 at Jessie’s house. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Monday November 16 at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mary Washington Hospice at 2600 Mary Washington Blvd., Fredericksburg, VA 22401.