Rudolph L Payton,Sr

Obituary For Rudolph L Payton,Sr

Rudolph L. Payton, Sr. was born on October 20, 1948, in Clearwater, Florida to Isaac B. Payton, Sr. and Lillie Mae Payton.

Rudolph was a graduate of Clearwater High School, Class of 1966 and received an Associate of Arts degree from Delta College in 1986. Rudolph served in the United States Navy from 1967 to 1971, receiving an Honorable Discharge.

He was employed for 48.5 years with Saginaw Steering gear, Delphi, and General Motors. He retired from General Motors on March 3, 2020, as a Team Lead in the Body Shop.

Rudolph was a member of Buena Vista Lions Club and Sophisticated Gents. He volunteered as a Boy Scout Leader, loved working in his yard and providing lawn care. Rudolph has a passion for detailing his cars and loved traveling, fishing and sports, especially basketball and football. He will be remembered as being family oriented and enjoying family gatherings.

On April 27, 2022, God in His infinite wisdom called home Rudolph L. Payton, Sr. to eternal rest.

He is predeceased by his parents, Isaac B. Payton, Sr. and Lillie Mae Payton, siblings, Isaac B. Payton, Jr., Yolaunda Payton, Leroy Payton and LaZaundra Neal and daughter, Yolaunda Yevett Payton and son in law Willie Burton,Sr.

He leaves cherished memories to…

His wife of 42 years, Brenda K. Payton

Sons: Aaron Payton, Sr. of Clearwater, FL, Rudolph L. Payton, Jr. of Saginaw, MI and Delvondre Payton of Grand Prairie, TX; Daughters: Rhonda L. Burton of Lakewood, WA and Kimdra L. Jones (Dr. James) of Plymouth, MI;

Brothers: Allen Payton, Lawrence Payton, both of Clearwater, FL and Michael Payton of Saginaw, MI;

Sisters: Blanche Clark, Barbara Barber, both of Clearwater, FL and Gloria Jackson of Tarpon Springs, FL

Grandchildren: Devin Payton, Kendall Payton, Noah LaFave-Payton, Brooklyn LaFave-Payton, Kailyn Alexander, KaˊMal Jones, Avery Jones, Zahra Padgett, Aaron Payton, Jr., Alexis Payton, KeyShawn King and Zy Washington

Many nieces, nephews, cousins, The Rembert Family, The Miller Family, The Goodloe Family and friends in Saginaw, MI.

Public Viewing: Friday, May 6, 2022 6 PM - 8 PM at Smith-Young Funeral Home, 1005 Howard Street, Clearwater, FL 33756

Celebration of Life: Saturday, May 7, 2022 11 AM at New Zion Missionary Baptist 845 Woodlawn Street, Clearwater, FL 33756.

Entrusted Care to Smith-Young Funeral Home and Cremation Services - 727-442-2388.

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