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Michael Payton Obituary

Payton, Michael N. Mike was a dearly loved father, grandfather, brother and companion. He passed away at home, at the age of 62 on June 22, 2016. Mike was born on July 11, 1953, to Wavil and Betty Payton in Mayfield, KY. The family moved to Wichita when Mike was 7. He lived the rest of his life in Wichita, the past 31 years working as a Purchasing Manager for Sigma Distributing. He was preceded in death by his parents as well a loving companion, Cynthia Caudell who also passed away on June 22, 2016. Mike is survived by one daughter, Kami Payton; grandchildren, Lylee and Colin of Bentonville, AR; brothers, Roger and Kenneth Payton; sister, Regina Lathrom, all of Wichita. Celebration of Life memorial service will be held for Mike and Cindy at 10 a.m. Friday, July 1, 2016, at Faith Community Church, 1750 N. Gow, Wichita. Memorials established with Kansas Humane Society, 3313 N. Hillside, Wichita and Cancer Center of Kansas, 818 N. Emporia #403, Wichita.

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Published by Wichita Eagle from Jun. 26 to Jun. 29, 2016.

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Carl Kirkhuff

March 22, 2024

Whatever we did, from '59 to '71, we shared memories closer than brothers.

Jennifer Coats

July 11, 2016

I'm sorry for your loss, please know your in my thoughts and prayers.

Cheri White

July 1, 2016

Even though we lost touch until recently, I will always remember Mike as a dear friend & a good man. I will miss him.

Dennis Bingham

June 30, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Mona Beck

June 30, 2016

The glass business has lost a man with a lot of knowledge. He will be missed. Rest in Peace Mike.

Jeanette Parker

June 29, 2016

My prayers and sympathy are with you during this difficult time.

Kim Ward

June 29, 2016

Mike was a wonderful dad to all my girls never made them feel different one from the other...he taught respect and honor He was Ash and Kj.s only dad!! I knew Mike since we were 12 or so..him and Ron Skelly!! I consider it a priviledge to have shared all the parts of my life with him and his daughter and Lylee and Collin all with that Payton temper haha he always cracked up when I told him one of the 3's Payton was showing!!!
thanks most for my baby girl Kami Michaelena and grandkids..
Gina,Kenny and of course Roger I send my love and prayers to you all

Tiffany Voegeli Martin

June 28, 2016

Praying for comfort and peace to family and friends. Good memories growing up with Mike and his family. RIP Mike!

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