Pastor David C. Payton
March 10, 1957 ~ February 12, 2022
Pastor David C. Payton, 64, Zephyrhills, Florida, entered into Heaven’s Gates February 12, 2022. David was born March 10, 1957, in Martinsville, to the late Vernon Clyde and Gladys Irene (Wilson) Payton. David married Patti (Carter) Payton on July 29, 1974, and she survives.
David graduated from Monrovia High School in 1976 and continued his Biblical and seminary training. He was an active evangelist and ordained in 1980. He was pastor of Harvest Temple Church of God in Sullivan, Warriors Triumphant in Logansport, South Lake Church of God in Hobart, and retired from Refuge Worship Center, Logansport in February of 2021. David’s ministry and love for the Lord helped many become followers of Jesus Christ. He was a people person who never met a stranger. He was also very athletic and active – he enjoyed golf, softball, pickleball, basketball and trash-talking all the while. He loved playing and watching all kinds of sports. He simply loved to be on the sideline of his grandchildren’s sporting events. The memories of David Payton will be forever cherished by a loving family and many friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Charles Coy and James Veron Payton; sisters, Clararene Payton McClure and Evia Joel Payton Baker; sisters-in-law, Deborah Payton and Jesse Louise Payton; nephew, Michael Stapert Jr.; niece, Misty Tuggle.
Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Patti; children, Amanda Payton (Michael) Randall, David (Natascha) Payton, Jr., Angela (Michael) Morris, and Rebecca (Christopher) Sutton; siblings, John (Crystal) Payton, Lisa (Donny) Bickley, and Juanita “Pete” Payton; grandchildren, Kerigan Paige Randall Weaver (Koby), Carter Vernon Randall, Abram David Payton, Abigail Rose Payton, Aaron Milton Payton, Kaci Jasmine Randall, Jonothan Morris, Kendra Leann Sutton, Kale Allen Sutton, and Austin Morris; great grandchild, Maverick Carter Weaver; nephews, Charles Allen (Tonia) Payton, Jake (Crissy) Payton, James Payton, Jr., John (Amber) Payton, Jr., Joshua (Lisa) Stapert, Jeremy Harless, Kyle (Lindsay) Bickley; nieces, Holly Payton, Desir’ee Payton, Tamara Payton (Richard) Stock, LaShanda Stapert, Lisa Payton Massey.
David’s Life Celebration® Visitation will be Friday, February 18, 2022, 4 to 8 p.m., at the Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. The funeral service will begin at 10 a.m., Saturday, February 19, 2022, at the funeral home. Burial will be in West Newton Cemetery. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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May loving memories be your constant comfort & fill your heart with peace. In loving memory of Uncle David. With love, Megan (Charles Allens daughter)
We love you and we are praying for you.
He was a good. Guy he will be missed when we worked. Highschool basketball games. We would. Same. Him a sport. To. Park if wold fill up fast
Rest in the peace and presence of Jesus! Until we meet again!!
Angie and Becky My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
I grew up with Dave and he was one of the best guys. Hard working, and fun as heck to be around. My condolences Patti. Tony Steward
With deepest sympathy,
Angie, Becky, & the Payton family. You have our deepest sympathy. May God give you peace and comfort during this difficult time ߙ God Bless Dick & Toni Farris
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love always Angie Tincher, Abby,Ashley, Amber, and Alyssa.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Duane & Edra Taylor & Bill & Rose Ann Kumler
Through my husband’s family, I came to know Pastor…..one of the kindest men I have had the privilege to know. Our condolences go to Patti & the rest of the family, as well to the Church families he served.
David was my pastor, mentor, and friend. He will be missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
So sorry for your loss, our prayers and thoughts are with your family at this time. May God’s love comfort you and give you strength. Love the Jeannette family.
It is my prayer that God will comfort you and your whole family during this sad times. Ryan Blas & Family.
In loving memory. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
When I was a young preacher at 24 years old, Pastor David invited me to come preach when he pastored the Sullivan Church of God. He really didn’t know me that well at the time, but he gave me the chance to fill his pulpit. Almost 40 years later I still remember he & Patti’s kindness. We had some great youth camps together ministering to the kids. Pastor Randy Shinolt
David has been an undeniable force in God’s Kingdom! We love you guys!