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ERNEST WAYNE "CURLY" PAYTON, 60, of Huntsville, MO died Sunday, November 8, 2009 at Boone County Medical Center surrounded by his family. Ernest was born April 8, 1949 in Kirksville, MO the son of Robert Wayne and Ruth Elizabeth (Bailey) Payton. He married Lillian Eaton on July 16, 1978 in Elmer, MO.

Survivors include his wife Lillian of the home; mother, Ruth Payton of Macon; one son Robert Payton and wife Kayla of Huntsville; two daughters Erin Payton and husband Scott McCawley of Clifton Hill, Megan Harlan and Husband Ethan of Moberly; two brothers David Payton and wife Debbie of Callao, Greg Payton and wife Doni of Knoxville, TN; two sisters Debbie Barnhill and husband Bob of Columbia, Rebecca Payton-Sevits of Macon; three granddaughters Lexie Smith, Katelyn McCawley, Taylor Harlan; and several nieces and nephews. His father and one brother Robert Anderson Payton preceded Mr. Payton in death.

Ernest worked for the Sheehan pipeline for 20 years. He retired from the Moberly Correctional Center were he had worked for 26 years as an Industrial Manager. Mr. Payton attended the 1st Baptist Church in Huntsville. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Ernest enjoyed deer and goose hunting and fishing on the Chariton River for catfish. He had previously been a Missouri Hunters Safety Course instructor for several years. He was a member of the NRA.

Funeral Services will be held 7:00 PM Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at Patton Funeral Home in Huntsville. Cremation Rites will follow.
Visitation will be held Tuesday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Funeral Home. Memorials in lieu the Payton family to be donated to a disabled veterans hunting fund.