John Andrew Newlon, 72 of Dillon, Montana passed away peacefully at home Saturday, November 20th 2021. John was born August 13, 1949 to John E. (Jack) and Josephine (Pearl) Newlon in Moorhead, Minnesota. Prior to Joining the Navy as a Signalman, John attended school in Deer Lodge, MT. John married Lenat Studzinski in Casper, WY on August 14, 1981. He loved hunting and fishing and was an active member of the NRA. John is survived by his wife, Lenat Newlon, his daughters, Shawna Hardy and Jennifer Egan, his siblings, Vicki Santos, Nick Newlon, and Gary Newlon, his three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews, all of which he loved dearly. Cremation has taken place at Brundage Funeral Home in Dillon. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00am Wednesday, December 15th in Helena, at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery.