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Obituary

Arthur Newton “Newt” Cole Jr. of Empire, Michigan and Matlacha, Florida died October 9, 2023 in his Empire home, of cancer. 

Newt was born December 28, 1942, to Arthur Newton Cole and Annabelle Bradfield. His musical beginnings developed in elementary school and continued at Birmingham Seaholm High School where he and his buddies took delight in playing off-key to the consternation of the band leader. 

Newt worked as a television repairman in Royal Oak as …

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My condolences to Newt's family. I first met Newt when I auditioned for his band the Salamanders in 1978.  I got the gi…
My condolences to Newt's family. I first met Newt when I auditioned for his band the Salamanders in…
My condolences to Newt's family. I first met Newt when I auditio…
The Astral Plane is swingin' today...........
The Astral Plane is swingin' today...........
The Astral Plane is swingin' today...........
The joy that filled Newt overflowed to all who could hear  him along with the  "toots" blow the place down.  They were …
The joy that filled Newt overflowed to all who could hear  him along with the  "toots" blow the pla…
The joy that filled Newt overflowed to all who could hear  him a…

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What were Newt's favorite ways to spend free time?
Laughing with family and friends, going to the Tiki Bar, boating out to Cayó Costa!
Laughing with family and friends, going to the Tiki Bar, boating out to Cayó Costa!
Laughing with family and friends, going to the Tiki Bar, boating out to Cayó Costa!

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Born

December 28th, 1942
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Passed away

October 9th, 2023
Empire, MI

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Cause of death

Cancer

Method of disposition

Cremation

Munson Hospice
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Arthur "Newt" Cole, II