Bill Newton, a prominent lawyer in Oklahoma, passed away peacefully in his home on January 2, 2024. Bill was born in Perry, Oklahoma, on January 24, 1937, attended Perry schools and participated in Maroon football, basketball, and baseball. Bill attended the University of Oklahoma where he was a "walk-on" member of the football team and was an active member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon social fraternity.

Bill earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree, awarded in 1959, and a Bachelor of Laws Degree in 1962. He was known for his tenacious advocacy for his clients and his professional, courteous demeanor.

Bill was a sole practitioner for twelve years before joining forces with John O'Connor. Together, they formed a legal practice that successfully evolved into the firm of Newton, O'Connor, Turner & Ketchum in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In 2018, Bill, with many of the NOTK attorneys, joined the Hall Estill law firm based in Tulsa, where he finished his legal career. In 2013, Bill received the Tulsa County Bar Association's Golden Rule Award, which is given to lawyers who make outstanding contributions to the legal profession, have the highest of ideals, and are willing to mentor to those with less experience.

In addition to his professional life, Bill has served his community through numerous charitable activities. He has been a member of Sunrise South Rotary Club of Tulsa and the Rotary Club of Southeast Tulsa, serving on many committees. Bill and his wife, Janie Lou, were longtime members of the First United Methodist Church where Bill regularly served as a Sunday School teacher.

Mr. Newton was preceded in death by his wife Janie Lou Newton in April, 2012, his parents G.D. "Ted" and Elizabeth (Woods) Newton, and his brother Jack D. Newton.

Bill was blessed with three children and ten grandchildren. Son Ted Newton, with wife Amy, reside in Norman, OK, with their four children (Jonathan, with his wife Mandy, Nicolas, Analynn and Sullivan Newton); daughter Jan (Newton) Girouard, with husband Chris, reside in Tulsa, OK, with their three children (Christian Mattox, with husband Glenn Mattox, and Katie and John Paul Girouard); and son Jon Newton, and wife Ashlee, reside in Norman with their three children (Porter, Maggie, and Gracie).

Services will be held Tuesday, January 9, 2024, 12:00 p.m., at Fitzgerald Southwood Colonial Chapel, 3612 E 91st Street, Tulsa, with a reception immediately following.

Fitzgerald Funeral Service, 918-291-3500