Pastor David C. Payton

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.