Lowell W. Newton

Lowell W. "Doc" Newton, 76, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, passed away on January 13, 2017, after visits and sentiments of love from family and friends. Born in Tillamook, Oregon, Lowell graduated from the University of Oregon and went on to earn a PhD in history from Tulane University in New Orleans in 1969. Lowell taught history at the University of Louisville for 32 years until his retirement in 2001. During his life, Lowell lived in both Spain and England, was fluent in Spanish, and loved tennis, reading, and building model planes, boats, and trains. After retirement, Lowell and his wife Claudia ("Corky") split their time between Naples, Florida, and Floyds Knobs, Indiana.

Lowell is survived by his three children, Ted Newton (spouse, Abby), Natalie Newton Nathanson (spouse, Jeff), and Heather Newton; three grandchildren, Hank and Charlotte Nathanson and Adam Salhin. He was preceded in death by devoted wife, Claudia Newton; his grandson, Sam Newton; and his sister, Loretta Osburn.

A Memorial Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at Newcomer Funeral Home (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany). A Memorial Service will immediately follow at 7:00 p.m.

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