James "Jim" Payton's obituary , Passed away on May 5, 2025 in Clanton, Alabama

James "Jim" Payton

March 23, 1934 - May 5, 2025 (91 years old)

Clanton, Alabama

James "Jim" Payton's obituary , Passed away on May 5, 2025 in Clanton, Alabama
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James "Jim" Payton

March 23, 1934 - May 5, 2025 (91 years old)

Clanton, Alabama

James Payton Obituary

The world bids farewell to James Payton of Clanton, Alabama, departing on May 5, 2025 at the age of 91. James leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Luther N Payton and Daisy Wainwright Payton; and his brothers, Charles Allen Payton of Clanton and Billy Wade Payton of Birmingham. He is survived by: his wife Wanda; his children, Gayle Payton of Clanton and Dale Payton (Judy) of Birmingham; his stepchildren, Kristin Calhoun of Clanton and Tim Reynolds of Chelsea; his granddaughters, Katie and Lauren Payton of Birmingham; his stepgrandsons, Brandon Calhoun of Portland, Carter Reynolds and Cole Reynolds of Chelsea; and his sister Gulma Hudson (Kenneth) of Clanton. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to your favorite charity or the Clanton First Methodist Church, 207 8th Street N Clanton, Alabama 35045.



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