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James "Jimmy" Thomas Payton
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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.

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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

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