Charles Earl Newton, age 81, of Leitchfield, KY., passed away Sunday at Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center in Leitchfield.

Charles was a Construction Laborer and Farmer.

He was the son of the late Raymond and Rosie Mercer Decker and was married to Faye Decker.

Charles is survived by his spouse; Faye, one son; Bobby Glen Decker, two daughters; Betty Ann King and Ruth Alice Decker, two brothers; Everett Decker and Jimmy Saltsman and three sisters: Mabel McStoots, Lulu Clements and Clorene Decker.

He is also survived by seven Grandchildren, seventeen Great-Grandchildren, two Great-Great-Grandchildren,

three Step Great-Grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents, one brother; Sherman Decker, one grand-daughter; Donnetta Linch and one Great-Grand-daughter: Ella Renee Whitehead.

Visitation : Friends after 4:00 PM on Monday January 31 2011 from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM on Tuesday and from 9:00 AM Wednesday until time of service.

Services : 1:00 PM Wednesday February 2 2011 at Watkins-Oller Funeral Home with Brother Earl Lee Day officiating.

Interment : Bill Newton Cemetery