Born in Anderson County, he was a son of the late Joel and Selma Hughes Payton. He was of the Baptist faith, and worked as a truck driver, retired from Cooper Sand and Gravel. He was a loving and caring father.

Surviving are three daughters: Darlene Stack and Martha Beddingfield of Belton, and Amanda Autry and husband Shane of Williamston; one brother: Bobby Joe Payton of Belton; three sisters: Betty Sue Timms of Anderson, Joann McAlister and Teresa Duvall of Belton; and four grandchildren: Kyle Lowe, Tyler Beddingfield, Kayla Beddingfield, and Mickey Samples.

He was preceded in death by a son: Steven Ray Payton.

Funeral services will be held at 3 PM Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at Pruitt Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Carol Plemmons officiating. Burial will follow at Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family is at the home of a daughter, Darlene Stack, 215 Maxcy Drive, and will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Monday at Pruitt Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Rd, Anderson, SC.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.ParkerWhitePruitt.com