Gladstone Anthony Payton Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Gladstone Anthony Payton (Mount Clemens, Michigan), who passed away on March 30, 2025, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire his loved ones, keeping Gladstone Anthony's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While his presence may be gone, his impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.

He was predeceased by: his significant other Judith M. Payton; and his parents, Herbert and Carmelita. He is survived by: his children, Rebecca M. Short, Gladstone Anthony Payton Jr. and Philip Andrew Payton; his siblings, Vivian, Barbara Payton and Ralph Payton; his granddaughter Maria Muniz; and his siblings, Olivia Judith Short and Campbell Judith Payton.

Viewing was held on Sunday, April 6th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Will and Schwarzkoff Funeral Home (233 Northbound Gratiot Ave, Mt Clemens, MI 48043).