Donald Payton

Donald Lee Payton, age 66, was born on November 16, 1952 in Columbus, Ohio. He attended Columbus Public School system. He was a veteran of the US Army. He loved to eat.

He loved fishing and playing chess. He also enjoyed his New York giants. He also loved watching old westerns. He was employed for number of years at Buckeye Steel.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents Robert Perry, William and Audrey Payton, brother’s Robert Perry Sr. and Gaston Payton.

He left to cherish his memory, John E. (Faye) Perry, Jacqueline Smith, Bridgett (Alonzo) Glover, Anthony (Carolyn) Payton, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Donald will be truly missed by all those who had the pleasure of knowing and loving him.

Visitation 12:00pm and Memorial Service 1:00pm Thursday, June 27, 2019 at MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave.