Mr. William T. Cureton's Obituary
Mr. William T. Cureton
11/07/1944 - 04/06/2024
Mr. William Tony Cureton, age 79, of Newport, passed away Saturday morning, April 6, 2024.
He was born and raised in Newport and enlisted in the Navy in 1963. He retired from the Navy as a Chief Warrant Officer in 1983. After the Navy, he went to work in the nuclear power industry in North Carolina, specializing in steam turbines. He loved his dogs and enjoyed restoring old cars and houses.
Tony is preceded by his parents Lee Roy and Ruby Cureton.
Survivors include his wife Janice and three children, Jeff (Cindy), Christine (Nick), and David. His five grandchildren: Trevor (Bree), Paige (Travis), Makenna, Cameron, and Matthew. His three great grandchildren: Jasper, Annie, and Beau.
A small private celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Cremation Arrangements entrusted to Costner-Maloy & Brown Funeral Home.
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