Herbert Fayton Obituary

The memory of Herbert Fayton (Norfolk, Virginia), who passed away on December 25, 2025 at the age of 79, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Deacon William Henry Fayton Sr. and Willie Etta Fayton, Sr.; his siblings, Audrey Hammond (James), First Lady Vivian Wright (Alfred), Geraldine Kearney (Hubert) and Missionary Betty Clark (Herbert); his parents-in-law, Arris James and Estella Joyner; and his sister-in-law Gloria Smith.

He is survived by: his wife Cynthia; his children, Jocelin Deese-Spruill (Karl), Herbert Lee Fayton Jr. (Genell) and Michael Patrick Fayton; his grandchildren, Jerren Spruill (Jessica), Jonathan Spruill, Kimberly Spruill, Herbert L. Fayton, III (Trey), Sydney Fayton, Emmanuel Hamilton, Tatayna Hamilton-Fayton and Sabrina Fayton; his great grandchildren, Noah Fayton and Nasir Carroll; his sister-in-law Wanda McMillon (Alton); and his siblings, Missionary Patricia Gregory, Elder Floyd A. Fayton and Barbara.