Newton A. "Newt" Anderson, 67 of Paxton, passed away at 2:08 a.m. Monday, August 10, 2020, at his home.

Visitation will be from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, August 13, at the Paxton Nazarene Church, 302 W. State Street, Paxton. COVID-19 safety guidelines will be followed; please bring your mask. Baier Family Funeral Services, Paxton is assisting the family with arrangements.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday following the visitation at the church.

Newt was born May 15, 1953 in Paxton the son of Charles and Audrey Gritten Anderson. He married Rita Beasley July 15, 1974 in Kahoka, Missouri. She survives.

Along with his wife, Rita, he is survived by three sons Allen (Shilo) Anderson of Bayles Lake, Loda, William Anderson of Paxton, Kris (Melissa) Anderson of Paxton, a daughter, Rachel Anderson of Paxton; nine grandchildren, a brother, William (Luana) Anderson of Rantoul and a sister, Samantha (Dale) Williams of Tuscola.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a nephew.

Newt graduated from Paxton High School in 1971 and attended Parkland College for two years. He was a bulk receiver for Kraft Foods, Champaign for 44 years and retired in 2017. Newt was a member of the Paxton Nazarene Church.

He enjoyed bottle rockets, model trains, music, cars, canaries, reading and being on his computer. His greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to his family to be used for the education of his grandchildren. Please share your memories and condolences with the family at www.baierfuneralservices.com .