Edward Payton Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Edward Payton (McComb, Mississippi), who passed away on November 29, 2021 at the age of 94. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Rosie Bell Carr Payton and Curtis Payton; his parents-in-law, Leslie Bullock and Emma Bullock; his stepmother-in-law Jimmie Bullock; his brother Edison Lewel Payton; his son-in-law Joe Crump; and his brothers-in-law, Booker T. McKelphin and Ellis Jenkins.
He is survived by: his children, Charles E. Payton of McComb, MS, Ora K. Smith of Tylertown, MS, Dorothy L. Crump, Emogene Billups (Tommy) of Jackson, MS and Janet Jenkins (Floyd) of Ruth, MS; his wife Norma Ruth; his sons, Jermaine Jenkins of Gulfport, MS and Kelvin Jenkins of Jayess, MS; his siblings, Edna McKelphin of Chicago, IL and Matthew Payton (Rosie) of Chicago, IL; and his sisters-in-law, Gwendolyn Payton of Chicago, IL and Lurene Matthews of Tylertown, MS. He is also survived by grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchild; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
