William Grant Payton Obituary
In loving memory of William Grant Payton of Smyrna, Delaware, who departed this world on February 9, 2025 at the age of 66. William leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Grant Payton to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Cecelia Merlo (Chapman) and Robert Payton Sr.; his sister Teresa; his brother-in-law David Bettinger; and his grandparents, Bernard and Helen Brooks.
He is survived by: his daughter Dorothy Payton Leventry (Mike); his granddaughters, Willa of Landenberg and Beatrice Leventry of Landenberg; his siblings, Robert Payton Jr. of Milton, Carol Harmon (John) of Rochester, Debra DeVincent of Camden, Cassie Merlo-Scruggs (Ernie) of Camden and Bernard Brooks of New London, Pennsylvania.; Diane Smith (Chad), Lynn Ellis and Rachel Bonds. He is also survived by children and Bills many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
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