Newton Rockoy Green, 83, of Covington, VA died Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at his residence after telling his family on Friday, August 9, 2024 that he would be leaving them soon.

He was born January 10, 1941 in Ocho Rios, Jamaica to the late Noel Green and Iris Mesquita Green.  Newton was confirmed at St. John’s Anglican Church.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife Viola Raphalene Green, his fathers-in-law and mothers-in-law, Carl and Mabel Haynes and Ralph and Viola Burks, siblings Audrey Chambers, Roy Green, Dennis Green, Pearline Boswell, and Bert Green; sons Deno Green, Teddy Green, and Noah Green, and brothers-in-law Charles Haynes and Ralph (Sonny) Burks.

Newton is survived by his wife of 38 years, Mazie Green; sons Paul Green, Newton Green, Jr., Jonathan Green, Brendan Green, and Isaiah Green; daughters Susanna Haynes, Kim Jones (Scott), Cierra Anderson (Warren), Brittani Green (Kenneth Hodges), China Green, Sahara Green, and India Green; grandchildren Essence (Emmanuel), Alivia, Alexia, Christian, Tony, Deidra, Tamara, Kerry-Ann, Rasheika, Thando-Lee, Shamoya, Malika, Anushka, Tajhon, and Prince; great-grandchildren Kavien and at least seven others; siblings Norma Miller (Leroy), Lloyd Green, Woodrow Green (Salome), Claudett Green, Donovan Green and Annette (Mr. Nelson), and siblings-in-law Vincent Chambers, Norma Green, Keith Boswell, Junie Green, Eleanora Burks and a host of nieces, nephews and loved ones.

He was a former employee of the Homestead and the Greenbrier with more than 20 years of service.  Newton was a dedicated fan of the Dallas Cowboys, Golden State Warriors, New York Yankees and a supportive and proud fan of all his children in their sports and educational endeavors.  He was dependable, laid back and loved his family with grace, kindness, and a selflessness that we all should have.  We will forever greatly love, respect and thank God for blessing us with him.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, August 23, 2024 at 11:00 AM in the Arritt Funeral Home Chapel. Family will receive visitors one hour prior to the service from 10:00-11:00AM.  Interment will be at the Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Brendan Green, Isaiah Green, Warren Anderson, Scott Jones, Kenneth Hodges and Emmanuel Jones.

Arritt Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling Mr. Green’s funeral arrangements.

Friends wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at arrittfuneral.com.