Rick Newton

Rick Newton, 71, of Bardstown, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at Norton Hospital.  He was born on June 5, 1952 in Bardstown.  Rick was a Veteran and served with the Army National Guard, a member of the American Legion Post 121 where he was active and on the board, and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.  He retired from Jim Beam Distillery after 38 years, he loved fishing, a little gambling and his great-grandson, Truett Denny.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bert Lee and Anna "Cecilia" Newton and two brothers, James "Stephen" Newton and Alan Newton.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Newton of Bardstown; daughter, Tina Vittitow (Wayne) of Boston; son, Brad Hutchinson (Chris) of Hodgenville; four grandchildren, Kayla Williams (Dylan), Stoy Vittitow, Ethan Hutchinson (Alex) and Melynn Denny (Justin); a great-grandson, Trueet Denny; sister, Julia Ann Mallon (Vincent); and several nephews.

His memorial graveside service will be at 12:00 P.M. Saturday, September 30, 2023 at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery Pavilion.  Chaplain Terry Troutman will officiate.  Marion County Veteran Honor Guard will provide military honors as well as American Legion Post 121.

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