Lloyd Newton

Lloyd S. Newton of Baltimore, Maryland, passed on from this life, peacefully in his sleep, on the morning of Thursday, July 23, 2020. He was in the care of hospice services at the Loch Raven VA Medical Center, after a courageous eleven year battle with cancer. He was 79. He was born on October 11, 1941, in Baltimore, MD to, Lloyd Newton Sr. (Bronx, NY - deceased) and Fannie Moragne (Baltimore, MD - deceased). Lloyd attended Robert Fulton Elementary, Booker T. Washington Junior High, and graduated high school from Baltimore City College in 1959. In high school, he was a track star who exceptionally contributed to the team’s three straight Maryland State championships. He then went on to attend New York University, before transferring to Morgan State College in 1962. There, he became a distinguished member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. (PI Chapter), and was affectionately known as “The #1 Dog”, reflecting his designation as the line’s Captain. Lloyd graduated in 1966 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, and a minor in Military Science. Just one month later, he was commissioned as Second Lieutenant in the United States Army. He was industrious, hardworking, entrepreneurial, and a forever learner. He provided a wonderful life for his family and enjoyed many hobbies in his spare time. He found great joy in analyzing, debating, and writing algorithms for sports, challenging (and beating) anyone in a chess match, that dared to oppose him, making others laugh, sharing useless but wildly interesting facts and trivia, listening to classical music, studying his Native American ancestry by way of the Rappahannock tribe, reading, and — of course — watching the horse races at Pimlico Racetrack. Each evening, his favorite way to end the day, included holding Marlene’s hand while they watched their favorite show together, Judge Judy. He will be missed by a loving group of friends from high school, college, and beyond, but most of all, by his family. Lloyd leaves to mourn, the love of his life and long-time partner of 34 years, Marlene Hammond, whom he affectionately called “wifey”; 4 adult children, Dawn Newton, Angela Newton-Bingham; Guy Newton and Aiyana Newton, one brother, Craig Newton; two sisters, Dr. Helen Newton and Jacqueline Kowalsky; three grandchildren, Ashleigh (Bingham) Grant; Kendall and Grayson Newton; one great-granddaughter, Aubree Grant, and one great-grandson, on the way; one daughter-in-law, Lindsay Newton; one future son-in-law, Pierre-Andre Donzier; a loving tribe of cousins, nieces, nephews, and numerous close friends that were like brothers to Lloyd. Lloyd’s high school motto was, “Honor to he who earns it,” and he has — unequivocally and with distinction — earned his honor.

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Lloyd Newton

October 11, 1941 - July 23, 2020