Jayden Taylor "Dayton" Summers

Jayden Taylor “Dayton” Summers, 17, of Walton, passed away, Thursday, July 25, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by family, after months of battling cancer.

He was born August 9, 2006, at Charleston, the son of LaHoma C. Burdette Summers of Walton and the late Jeremy T. Summers.

Dayton was in the Roane County High School graduating Class of 2024.

He enjoyed racing motorcycles, playing video games and listening to all types of music.

Dayton was fun loving and helpful to everyone. He never knew a stranger.

In addition to his mother, left to cherish his memory are his siblings, the best brother and best friend he could ask for, Julian Summers, Heaven Summers and Bella Summers all of Walton; maternal grandmother, Hassie Burdette of Sissonville; paternal grandparents, Johnnie and Sharon Summers of Walton; aunts and uncles, William Burdette of South Charleston, April Burdette of Barboursville, Stan (Ashley) Burdette of Charleston, John (Ann) Burdette of Sissonville, Janice (Terry) Young of Clendenin, Joyce (Vincent) Sloan of Berkeley Springs, Johnnie (Lorra) Summers of Speed, Michael (Amy) Drake of Belle, and Charlene (Chris) Good of Ripley; many cousins; special cousin and best friend, Vinny Burdette.

Along with his father, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Stanford Burdette.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Women’s and Children Infusion Center, Women’s and Children Hospital, CAMC General Hospital, CAMC Cancer Center, WV Hospice Kids Path, family, friends and neighbors and area churches for the great generosity shown to our family.

A memorial service will be held at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, August 3, 2024, at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Ed Wade officiating. 

A gathering of family and friends will be from 4 – 5:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

Condolences may be shared at www.taylorfuneralhomeinc.com