Daniel Addison Newton

Daniel (Dan) Addison Newton, November 26, 1958 – October 24, 2025 

Daniel “Dan” Addison Newton, 66, of Locust, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 24, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord, NC. Born on November 26, 1958, in Detroit, Michigan, Dan was the son of the late Lendon Grandville Newton and Elizabeth Jean Lord Newton. He grew up in Livonia, Michigan, graduating from Bentley High School in 1976. He later earned an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration from Fullerton College in Fullerton, California. 

Dan began his career in retail in Michigan and later transferred with American Eagle to Southern California, where fate placed his future wife next door. Among his proudest professional achievements was helping to open and manage the retail operations of Wayne Gretzky’s Roller Hockey Center, where he had the unique opportunity to work directly with Mr. Gretzky for several years. He went on to enjoy a long career with Verizon before moving to North Carolina, where he worked at Lowe’s Home Improvement in Locust. 

Dan retired on December 31, 2024, grateful for the many friendships formed with both coworkers and customers; many of whom stopped by just to chat. Dan’s hobbies reflected his creativity and love of life. He enjoyed day trips in his Jeep and could often be found in his workshop, woodworking, repurposing, or bringing one of his wife’s ideas to life. He had a gift for coaching and mentoring, beginning in high school when he volunteered giving swim lessons to disabled children. He later coached the “Green Machine,” a roller hockey team for children as young as four.

 Dan’s heart for others was evident throughout his life. He sponsored John Byamukama from Uganda and worked with Cedar Sinai Hospital to help John receive medical treatment. He volunteered for many years with Olive Crest Foster Care in Santa Ana, California, mentoring and supporting children in group homes; especially “our Liz” and “our Wheeler boys,” whom he continued to care for long after moving away. After relocating to North Carolina in 2017, Dan served with his father-in-law, Douglas Snow, at American Legion Post 529 in Knightdale, where he received a Citation of Meritorious Service for his contributions. 

Dan was preceded in death by his parents, Lendon and Betty Newton of Livonia, Michigan, and his brother, David Newton of White Lake, Michigan. He is survived by his devoted wife of 33 years, Karen Snow Newton; stepsons Eric Bramlett (Harrisburg, NC) and Kyle Bramlett (Concord, NC); sisters Susan Cadwell (Livonia, MI), Lorraine Gallison (Canton, MI), and Barbara Hendrick (Livonia, MI); as well as ten nieces and nephews, eleven great-nieces and nephews, and an extended family who loved him dearly. 

The family extends heartfelt thanks to the many friends and loved ones who supported Dan throughout his journey, and to the compassionate teams at Atrium Health Stanly (4th Floor),North Carolina. Atrium Health Cabarrus, Levine Cancer Institute, Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute, and especially Dr. Trigonis and the ICU staff at Atrium Health Cabarrus for their kindness, care, and encouragement. 

Memorial Contributions may be made in Dan’s name to the American Cancer Society   https://www.cancer.org/ or the American Heart Association heart.org.

Please join the family to bid farewell to Dan and share stories and memories as we remember his wonderful life. This is a casual event as Dan would want celebration and laughter not tears.

 A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, November 9, 2025 from 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd, Livonia, MI.

Please share a memory of Dan by signing his Guestbook.