Eugene Boutwell, Jr., age 81, and a lifelong resident of Newton, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at the Woodland Court Personal Care Home, where he had been a resident for almost two years.

Visitation will be held on Monday, December 16, 2024 from 1:00 pm until 1:45 pm at Newton County Funeral Home - South in 100 Old Highway 15 Loop, Newton, MS. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 16, 2024 at 2:00 pm in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow in Liberty Cemetery. Bro. Joe Garvin will officiate.

Gene was born Saturday, October 23, 1943, to his parents, Eugene and Cleo Boutwell. He was a graduate of Newton High School and a retired dairy farmer. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church, and in later years attended Garlandville Methodist Church. He was an avid sports fan, and a dedicated Bible reader.

His parents precede him in death, and also three brothers, Joseph M. Boutwell, Amon (Barbara) Reeves, Jr. and his twin, Green (Patsy) Boutwell and one brother-in-law, Kent Palmer.

Survivors include one brother, Ray Boutwell of Newton and one sister, Ann Palmer of Lucas, KS;  several  nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins.

Pallbearers will be John Wayne Boutwell, Lloyd Dobson, Allen Boutwell, Wendell Boutwell, Raymond Boutwell, and Shannon Doss.

Honorary pallbearers will be Christopher Boutwell, Emmett Bankston, and Terry Loper.

Newton County Funeral Home - South is in charge of arrangements.

An online guestbook may be signed at www.newtoncountyfuneralhome.com