James "Jimmy" Thomas Payton
September 7, 1948 - January 21, 2021
James “Jimmy” T. Payton, age 72, of Hobart, passed away January 21, 2021. He was a graduate of Lew Wallace High School, Class of 1966 and he also attended Ferris State College in Michigan. Jimmy attended Great Lakes Naval Academy and served in Vietnam as a Seabee, something that he was very proud of. He was an active member of the DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and the VFW Post #988. Jimmy was a kind and compassionate man who was always willing to do for others. He was a master carpenter who did beautiful work, and a crafted handyman who could fix anything. Lucky for us, he left his mark in all of our lives and homes. We will always have a part of him with us. Jimmy will be deeply missed. Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents-James and Lillian Payton; sister-Carol O’Donnell. He is survived by his beloved wife-Beverly Payton (nee DeFrance); stepson-Max (Sasha) Bernstein; grandchildren-Ella, Molly and Jack; brothers-in-law-Larry (Judy) DeFrance, Bob DeFrance and Don (Phyllis) DeFrance; nieces-Kim (Jim) Hayden, Debbie (John) Gutierrez; nephew-Brian (Nikki) O’Donnell; many loving great nieces and nephews. Visitation for Jimmy will be Tuesday, January 26, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 11:00 a.m., at Burns Funeral Home, 701 East 7th Street, Hobart. Interment at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Schererville. www.burnsfuneral.com.
James “Jimmy” T. Payton, age 72, of Hobart, passed away January 21, 2021. He was a graduate of Lew Wallace High School, Class of 1966 and he also attended Ferris State College in Michigan. Jimmy attended Great Lakes Naval Academy... View Obituary & Service Information