Sunrise – February 22, 1968 Sunset – January 15, 2026
Moses Eric Newton, affectionately known to many as Eric and Figgy, was born on February 22, 1968, to Moses and Alberta B. Ross Newton in San Pedro, California.
Raised in Washington State, Eric attended St. Paul School and West Seattle and Franklin High Schools.
From an early age, Eric possessed an effortless way of drawing people in with his infectious laughter, quick wit, and gift for storytelling. Eric had passions that reflected his spirit: cars, fishing, bowling, and a love for dolphins. He found peace near water, joy in friendly competition, and freedom in movement and motion.
Later in life, Eric dedicated himself to roles connected to the City of Seattle and King County, spaces where his humor and ability to connect with people shone as brightly as everywhere else.
Left to cherish his memory are his children: Terrell Jackson, Ladell Newton, Chel’le Leonard, Julian Newton, Kwajalein Newton, Jordon Newton, and Myilo Newton. He also leaves behind 11 grandchildren, his sister Sandra L. Newton, niece Alexis Pipkin (Mariceo Pipkin), partner Sauncy Hurst, and a multitude of relatives and friends.
Moses Eric Newton leaves behind a legacy of laughter and connection, a reminder that a life well lived is measured not only in years or accolades, but also in the hearts touched, smiles shared, and stories that live on. Above all, Eric will be remembered for how he made people feel. His laughter was unmistakable, his jokes perfectly timed, and his stories unforgettable. He had the rare gift of making even ordinary moments feel special, and his presence turned gatherings into memories
To view the livestream of the memorial tributes please visit https://my.gather.app/remember/moses-eric-newton
Love you always and will carry you in my heart for eternity! Miss you baby brother! ❤️
Auntie Ethel Hollingsworth
The bound and the love that we had for each other it was there then and will be forever with the Ross in you and the Ross in me it’s not going anywhere
Love you nef
We love you ❤️ my happy cousin Eric 🙏🏽
Hey Eric say hey to Donny and give him a hug for me, I think about you guys everyday, and I will never forget you guys, Love you guys.
Keep it under 90! Peace
Your cousin Darrell!
Our nephew, Eric had a very special God-given gift of showing love and caring which he was born with and never out-grew into and throughout his manhood. This special selfless gift made you feel he was listening, hearing and feeling you in how he beautifully expressed himself.
As his Uncle Willie (Eric’s mom, Alberta’s brother) and Aunt Pauline (which Eric ALWAYS addressed us as!), Eric’s passing has left a huge hole in our and our children’s lives (Eric’s cousins, Steve, Stacy, Ronda, Phil & Ken) as well as our entire family.
We will miss Eric’s calls to check on our physical and mental wellbeing and sometimes just to share family news or to just pick our brains with his questions and concerns. He always ended his calls with “Luv you”!
After our moving from Seattle to Texas in 1991, Eric dug deeply into our Texas lifestyle by often driving the 2,245 one-way miles in his famous Suburban!
To express our gratitude and thankfulness for Eric being a part of our lives we would like to honor his legacy with the posthumous GREATEST LOVING SON, BROTHER, FATHER, UNCLE, COUSIN, NEPHEW & FRIEND AWARD!
Eric lived Biblical verse, John 13:34, “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another”.
TO BE LOVED BY ERIC “MOSEY” FIG-NEWTON Is TO BE TRULY LOVED!! YOU’LL NEVER GET OVER IT!!
It’s hard to put into words what Eric meant to me and my family. He was a kind person who could light up a room with just his presence and of course his sense of humor. He lived with passion that inspired everyone, and though he left us too soon, he left behind his spirit of joy and strength. I will never forget how he helped and made himself available during one of the most difficult times of my life of burying my mom. Anything I needed he never hesitated to do. I can just imagine the joy of him seeing our loved ones in Heaven and I know they welcomed him with open arms. Eric, your spirit will forever live on. Until we see each other again. I love you and Rest in Paradise. Your lil sis, Bernita!
Rest in peace to a real one! Watch over us brother! Tell the guys we send love!
Senior thank you for continually pouring into your GrandDaughter Ter’Raji and making her feel special and loved. I will miss you telling jokes and laughing at me and Terrell. We love you! Watch over your Love & Hiphop she needs you!! ♥️
MEN, I’m still trying to process the fact that I won’t be receiving any more harassing (in a good way) calls from you☹️. We met in like 94-95 and been tight er’since. The last time we talked we reminisced about the days on Renton Ave with Doobie (RIP) Big B, the duck, that marble table, and a bunch of other stuff🤣. Even tho we got on each others last nerve we held a special place in each others hearts. I love u Newton and will definitely miss you…Ola Mae (IYKYK🥰)
Cousin, we will miss your laughter and your smile. We love you always.
Get your rest my dear cousin Eric you will truly be missed I’ll cherish all the memories gone but never forgotten RIP🙏🏾❤️😇❤️😇🙏🏾
My funny cousin…we got memories. I love you the long way in this life and the next. Hug ya parents and my grandma’s for me!
Rest In Eternal Peace Cuz “King” Eric Newton,
gone but you’ll never be forgotten, forever in my heart…..Love you 🙏🏽✝️🙏🏽💔🙏🏽✝️🙏🏽
Eric was more than just a cousin to me, he was like an uncle. He taught me so much in my teenage years and I’ll forever cherish every memory I had of him. It’s not goodbye, but see you later. Love you always
Kimberly Robinson
To Sandy & the Newton family on behalf of the Hunter family, We send you condolences, prayers and love, as you mourn the loss of Eric. I was deeply saddened to learn of his transition. It has been some time since I’d seen Eric, however, I will never forget his beautiful spirit and that infectious smile.
Celina Rodriguez oh Eric my brother my dog my patna my friend you are truly going to be missed I remember you calling me 2am in the morning on yo way home calling me leena lean what you doing I’m like eric I’m sleep ahe go start yo laughing late night calls way back in the day 1996 lol glad I got to talk to you couple of years ago rest easy my big head brother from another mother and what a beautiful service it was really nice hugs to your family bruh