Jerry Wayne Payton Sr., 81, of Chilton County, passed October 20, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born to Grover Lee and Ruth LE Payton on February 25, 1941. He was an Army veteran and retired truck driver with over fifty years of experience. He was a loving and kind mind with a gentle soul. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Renee` Payton.
He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Patsy Payton; his children, Jerry “Skeet” Wayne Payton, Jr (Susan), Randy Morgan, Johnny Payton (Cindy), Terresa Lambert (Bill), Ronnie Morgan (Deanna), and Tammy Darden (Thomas Wynn); grandchildren, Christopher and Jeremy Payton, Misty Cowan (Allen) and Joey Payton, Natalie Hailey (James), William Lambert, III, Jessica Hiatt, Angela Sorenson, Nicholas Vines (Elizabeth), Courtney Roe (Josh), Brittany Martin (Wayne), Lauren Darden, and Sophie Darden.
He also leaves behind his two great-grandchildren, Karson and Lyla, and twenty-three additional great-grandchildren; sister, Anita Abney (Daniel), and brother, Fred Tucker (Darlene).
A visitation for friends and family will be held on Friday, October 28, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., with a private service for family only to follow.