1949
2012
PAYTON
Jeffrey L., age 63, November 21, 2012, Cincinnati. devoted husband of Diane Payton; loving father of Jamal Greene, Aaron Smith, LaTasha Simmons, Janelle Payton, Dr. Rachel (Dr. Godfred) Yankey and Naomi Young; dear brother of Jerald, Joseph and Jorge (Lois) Payton, Joan Shephard and Janet Carr Johnson (Robert); also survived by 8 grandchildren and a host of in-laws, relatives and friends. Funeral service Thursday 11:00am at New Vision United Methodist Church, 4400 Reading Rd. Visitation 10am-11am at church. Interment Spring Grove Cemetery. Retired Cincinnati Police Officer. Arrangements by Thompson, Hall and Jordan Funeral Homes. View obituary and offer condolences at www.thompsonhalljordan.com. Click Here to Send Flowers
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I LOVE and Miss you here in 2020, Jeff Keep your eyes and LOVE on Janelle and your beautiful Grandbabies
Denise (Niesy Girl) Burks-Scott
Family
November 22, 2020
So glad that I had the chance to attend this wonderful homegoing service. It was beautiful. Please tell Ma Payton that I send my love to her and the rest of our family and friends. I know that we will all meet again. God watch over your wife and children as I know you will do as well.
Betty Shepherd
December 21, 2012
I just heard about Jeffrey passing away. I remember him from baymiller st. He was friends with my brother Gerald. He resided in my sub-division. My heart goes out to his family. He was always so kind to me. Jeffrey is in gods arms. God bless you all. Cynthia jackson-peterson
cynthia jackson-peterson
December 9, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jeffery Strickland
December 8, 2012
Rest in peace Son of the West End and our deepest sympathy to the entire Payton family. We have sweet memories of you and our growing up on the paths of Baymiller, Findlay, Bank and Freeman. We will be forever a part of one another's lives.
Phil, Jim & Jeff Strickland
December 8, 2012
To Janet & the entire Payton family; You hv my deepest sympathy. I remember Jeffrey fm Bloom Jr. High & Robert A. Taft Sr. High. We graduated in "1967". He played drums in Mr. Gamby's band. "God Bless"; Emma "Gordon" Hutchinson - St. Louis, Mo.
December 3, 2012
May God Bless your Family.
Beverly Segar
December 2, 2012
No words and can express the lost of a love one, but you will be miss,but not forgotten. An old Taft Alumni John Shaw
John Shaw
December 1, 2012
To the Payton family,
Sorry to here of Officer Payton passing. It is hard to say words to comfort you at this time. Your comfort is in knowing he is in a better place where there will be no more suffering. Cherish those memories of a wonderful man.
Charlotte Cornelius, Bethesda North
November 30, 2012
Jerald and family my deepest condolences to you and your family on the homegoing of your brother. My prayers are with you.
Dr. Ann McCants-Taylor
November 30, 2012
Jeffrey Payton....my man.
Anthony Bobo
November 30, 2012
Good by old friend you will be missed.
chris westerbeck
November 30, 2012
My deepest condolences to Dianne, Jerald, and the entire Payton family. May you find consolation in knowing that there are those who care.
Willa Shelby
November 29, 2012
Always a smile in the D-5 roll call room.
Mark Pruden
November 29, 2012
Dear Jerald and Family, so sorry for your loss. Just remember God heals all pain.
Lula Whitehead
November 29, 2012
My deepest sympathy to you Diane and the entire Payton family you are in my prayers.
Wardell Harper
November 29, 2012
Diane; In times like these we need a Savior. In times like these we need family and friends to help us get through the days. Hold on to God's unchanging hand; he will never let you go. God carries us daily, he loves you and so do I. Jeff, as I say good bye, your smile and friendliness will be missed. (weezie)
Elouise Fisher
November 29, 2012
I'll miss you Jeffrey. You were a good guy. I'll look back at the wonderful times we had and the laughter we shared. Wow! Hard to imagine we met over 50 years ago brother-in-law. No more pain. RIP.
Raymond Carr
November 29, 2012
God will keep his arms around you. God will give you the strength you need, so look up because he is always there when you need him most. The Richard family will be praying for you.
Jackie Richard / Fox
November 28, 2012
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Mickey Richard
November 28, 2012
My most sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the whole Payton family.You all have truly lost one of the great ones.Jeff was truly a good friend and neighbor when we were growing up in the west end.His mom made everyone in the neighborhood welcome, and they all did the same.You will be missed by one and all.I can definitely say ,that a another angel has gotten his wings.(R.I.P.)
Jeffrey Martin Sr.
November 28, 2012
Diane I'm praying for you and the family I will miss how JP 's face would light up when he would talk about you and his family. And I will miss the Jazz and Christmas Jazz CDs that he would make for me every year . Be strong.
Love in Christ Yul
yulanda figgs
November 28, 2012
MAY GOD BLESS AND COMFORT YOU IN YOUR DARKEST HOURS LIFT YOUR EYES TO THE HILLS FROM WHENCE COMES YOUR HELP ALL YOUR HELP COMES FROM THE LORD
MURMITH FARMER CHILES
November 28, 2012
Great friend to have and know. We will miss you and your fun loving self.
Thomas Reid Jr.
November 28, 2012
To Diane and the entire Payton family and friends,As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Jeff is blessed to be able to spend Christmas with God and all of his Angles.
Rufus & Patricia McCall
November 28, 2012
TELL MAMA AND DADDY AND ALL OUR OTHER FRIENDS AND FAMILY "HELLO" FOR US. YOU ARE IN BEAUTIFUL COMPANY. REST NOW BROTHER, REST!!!
LOVE-JORGE & LOIS
JORGE & LOIS PAYTON
November 28, 2012
To Diane and the rest of the Payton Family. Be strong as he would be, Be Blessed for having known him all your life, love and respect him for who he was. Be a believer and God will Bless you to see him again. There is a Family Reunion in Heaven welcoming him into the body of the Heavenly throne. I will miss you dear cousin, dear friend. John and Sheila Jackson Reed
Sheila Jackson Reed
November 28, 2012
To Diane and Family:
My condolences and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I pray that the Lord of comfort, peace and love be with you. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. God bless you.
Cheryl Douthitt
November 28, 2012
My deepest sympathy to Diane and the Payton family. It was a pleasure working with Jeff,his quick wit and sense of humor will be missed.
Debbie Chandler Rose
November 28, 2012
Jeffrey L. Payton and the total essence of his life is like the 'wetness' of the rivers, oceans and seas, inseparable...Just as such is his essence with us, in the WestEnd, where it all began for the amazing lot of us, jewels of the Lord. Some of us shined more than others, Alas, some of us didn't get to shine, but we all shared that inseparable 'oneness' in this life and so shall it be in our departure from this earth. Jeffrey, we all shall meet again 'on the other side', because we are one! One Love, 'Nitty'.
Mike Howard
November 28, 2012
Words could never say how sorry I'm am that a good man has gone from us. I will miss you forever Jeffrey. Love Birdie.
Pat Chavis
November 28, 2012
YOU WERE MY STRENGTH AND MY HEART
AND THAT WAS FROM THE VERY START
WHEN I WAS SMALL YOU TOOK MY HAND
AND GUIDED ME TO BE A MAN
WHEN I WAS WRONG YOU TIGHTENED ME UP
SCOLDED ME AND KICKED MY BUTT
YOU SHOWED ME THINGS I NEEDED TO SEE
AND YOU ALWAYS DID LOOK OUT FOR ME
SO NOW THAT YOURE GONE I CANT EXPLAIN
THE WAY IT HURTS THIS AWFUL PAIN
YOU WENT OUT OF YOUR WAY JUST TO PLEASE US
AND I KNOW YOULL DO THE SAME FOR GOD & JESUS
REST IN PEACE MY BIG BROTHER
ILL MOURN YOU TIL I JOIN YOU!!!
I LOVE YOU WITH EVERY BIT OF MY HEART..JORGE:'(
JORGE PAYTON
November 27, 2012
dear brother I,m missing you,you had a gift like no another when you enter a room every gravitate to you because you made every one feel special.I love forever and I will never forget whatyou said to me on Friday before your pasting, you me made feel special even though you was in pain you took time to make it my special day with you and God.love you man
janet payton
November 27, 2012
To Diane and the Payton Family;
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. You know you guys are my adopted in-laws. May the precious memories that you have of Jeffrey sustain you now and forever. Jeffrey is at peace.
JoAnn Orr
November 27, 2012
My condolences to the entire Payton family. Jeffrey was a
good person and will be sorely
missed by many. We were kids
together in the old West End.
Ralph Moon
November 27, 2012
Dad, I'm still at loss for words, but what comforters me is you're no longer in pain and found your peace. I miss you like crazy already! I miss your jokes, laughs, straight to the point/cut throat advice, EVERYTHING! Kamiya and I love you and I'm going to make sure your legacy lives on. I'm going to make you proud Dad! Love, your Poodie Baby
Janelle Payton
November 27, 2012
Jeff always had such a wonderful smile, a great story, was a wonderful kidder. He was always so kind and calm. I adored him and feel so blessed to have known him. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends. Jeff is smiling down from heaven on you all.
Angie Liggett
November 27, 2012
Jeff was the kindest man I know. He would take my granddaughter to the gift shop at BN and spoil her rotten. Jeff was a great guy and wonderful friend and never a bad word for anyone. RIP..
Gary/ Laura Westerbeck
November 27, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Nicole
November 27, 2012
Prayers are going out to the family.
Stephanie McKenzie Browder
November 27, 2012
My Dearest Jeffrey...You have ALWAYS been there as a FATHER for us!! We love you with ALL of our hearts and we will FOREVER miss you! I love you, Jeffrey! From Niesy Girl
Denise Burks-Scott
November 27, 2012
Jeff was one of the sweetest people I've ever met. I will miss him dearly. Diane, my heartfelt sympathy to you and your beautiful family.
Connie Sweeney
November 27, 2012
my prayers to the family, jeff was always good for a laugh. I will miss his smile.
samantha shannon
November 27, 2012
My sincere and deepest sympathy to the loss you are facing. May God wrap you all in his arms now and forever. My prayers and thoughts are with you always.
Mary Gibson-Nicholson
November 27, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with Diane and the Payton family, relatives and many friends. Jeff, I will miss you and will never forget you, my dear friend. Love you Jeff. Watch over us!
Lori Lawson
November 27, 2012
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