Claude Robert Newton

Claude R. Newton, 71, of Mt. Pleasant, SC, beloved husband of Tina Taylor Newton, died December 27, 2023 surrounded by his loving family at Trident Medical Center from injuries sustained in a car accident. Claude was born November 26, 1952 in Charleston, SC, the son of the late Leonard E. and Sarah W. Newton. He was a graduate of St. Paul’s High School and Clemson University where he earned a degree in mechanical engineering. Claude began his career at Westvaco but found his home at SC Electric & Gas, which became Dominion Energy. There, he spent more than 41 years as an integral part of their operations in North Charleston as a valued colleague. Claude was a gifted athlete who loved football, baseball, softball, golf, and running. He was a regular participant of the Cooper River Bridge Run and played in local softball leagues until the age of 69. He was a faithful and life-long member of Sauldam Baptist Church, where he served during Vacation Bible School and in Children’s Church. To know Claude best was to know he loved dogs and children. He and Tina were quick to open their home to strays and foster dogs, making every mutt feel like the pick of the litter. Claude was revered and deeply loved by two generations of nieces and nephews, always making time for endless adventures in the woods at the family’s farm. The void his loss leaves for our family is immeasurable, but through our faith in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, we know with blessed assurance that we will see Claude again. In addition to his beloved wife, Claude is survived by three brothers, Stan Newton (Elaine), Louie Newton (Ann), and Lee Newton (Caroline); one sister, Nancy Newton West (Rick); beloved nieces and nephews, Chrissy Newton English (Steven), Tom Newton (Sara), Kimberly Newton-Burgess (Josh), Alan Newton (Lauren), Donnie Newton, Dallas West (Melyssa), Andrew Newton (Jessie), Aaron West, Rebekah Roles, Karen West, and 16 great nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Don Newton. The family will receive friends on January 5, 2024 at 1:00pm at Sauldam Baptist Church, 5945 County Line Road, Ravenel, SC. The funeral service celebrating Claude’s life will follow at 2:00pm. Burial in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Sauldam Baptist Church to the Children’s Ministry or the G.H. Newton Scholarship Fund.

Claude Robert Newton

November 26, 1952 - December 27, 2023