Mark Maurice Newton, Sr.

Mark Maurice Newton (Duke), born March 7,1976 at Doctors N. Hospital to Patricia Ann Newton and Mark Steven Wilson. Mark attended Marion Franklin HS. He was born in the church where he was always surrounded by pray bands bible study in his own home.

As an adult, Duke attended Evangel Gospel Church under the leadership of Bishop Rodney Porter where he was a member. Mark loved his neighborhood, Lincoln Park, and his sports. He loved to play basketball. You had to respect Duke, he was a man of his word. He loved very hard. He protected you; and looked out for you. He was that type of guy that put his heart into family and everything he did. Duke loved to cook at his mom’s house; and invite and feed everyone. Just like his grandma Sophronia, feeding the whole Bolivar Arms circle. He was very protective of his mom, acting like her dad. He was protective over his sister Trice, it was a long time before she could date! Duke loved his bro Jermain, they were thick as thieves.

Mark had a great relationship with uncles and aunts, never disrespecting anyone, and always doing as asked. Duke protected cousins, friends, and didn’t mind sending you home if he thought you were in the wrong place. You would go home no questions asked. Duke was known to shut it down. You would go home even if you were grown. He was a good friend, dad, cousin, uncle, and son. If you knew him, you loved him. We loved you Duke.

Duke is preceded in death by his father, Mark Steven Wilson; grandparents, Sophronia and Charlie Newton, and JoAnn and Glenn Wilson; step father, Richard McClanahan; uncles, Larry Wayne, Glen Wilson, and Bobby Treadway; cousins, Woo, Boom, and Mack.

He leaves to cherish his memory, mother, Patricia Ann Newton; step father, Steven Allen; daughters, D’Che Jenkins, Pria Newton, Jermani Newton, Miracle Newton, and Jarhya Newton; sons, Anthony Hudson, Mark Newton, Jr., and MyYaun Newton; 4 grandchildren; brother Ricky; sister, Trice; step sister, Lisha; God brothers, David Owens, and Glenn Jr. (cousin); very close friend, JELLO; companion, Tia Holley; and a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and special friends.

Visitation 1:00pm and Funeral 2:00pm Monday August 20, 2018 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave.