James Arnold Hayton Obituary

We bid farewell to James Arnold Hayton of Palmyra, Virginia, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 23, 2025 at the age of 80. James touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. 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, Hurston Arnold and Kate Rawlings Hayton (White); his wife Brenda Sue Hayton (Catlett); his brother Joseph Hayton; and his brother-in-law Kenny Catlett.

He is survived by: his sons, Scott Hayton (Shannon) of Buckingham and James "Bo" Hayton (Frances); his stepdaughter Pam Gregory (David) of Palmyra; his grandchildren, Brittany Miller (Derrick), Caitlin, Simon, Sophia Hayton, Ryan, Jack Coleman, Stephen Ryan Lloyd, Jessie Paige Layman (Tyler), Ashley Burruss (Cody) and Tyler Gregory; his great grandchildren, Maelynn, Emmitt, Kane Miller, Kayleigh, Reggie Layman, Addy and Paris Lloyd; his grandchildren, Hunter, Dakota Burruss and Weston Gregory; his sisters, Dreama Hayton and Lola Snoddy; and his sister-in-law Susie Hayton.