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.
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Rick & Kalene Summerville, Owners
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Summerville Funeral Home
E-mail:
rksummer@summervillefuneralhome.com Local:
660-388-5800 Fax: 660-388-5897 601 E. 24 Hwy Salisbury, MO 65281 |
Patton Funeral
Home
E-mail:
pattonfh@cvalley.net
Local: 660-277-3218 Fax: 660-277-3104 121 N Main
Huntsville, MO 65259 |
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