Neko C. Rayton

Sunrise: August 27, 1997 - Sunset: November 1, 2023

"Psalms 23:6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever."

On November 1, 2023, Neko C. Rayton was called home.

He was born on August 27, 1997, to Kesha Hawkins and Antonio Santana. Neko was a member of Rucker's Grove Baptist Church in Hartwell, GA. He was known for his bright spirit; he loved to play basketball and make music in the studio. He spent his childhood growing up in Georgia and New York. Neko was loved by everyone who met him. He loved his children and his family very much and will continue to live on in the hearts of all who loved him.

He was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Edna (Big Ma) Rayton; and grandmother, Helen Hawkins.

He leaves to cherish his memories, four sons, Kai Synder, Javon Synder and Kayceon Rayton, of Rome and Haiden Rayton, of Hartwell, GA; one daughter, Ahmaria Rayton, of Rome; two sisters, Quantasia Hawkins, of Syracuse and Shaquasia Patterson, of Utica; four uncles, Bobby Cooper and Hennessey Hawkins, of Utica, Floyd and Brandon Ramsey, of Hartwell, GA; one aunt, Helen D. Swain, of Syracuse; a very special cousin, Antoinette Hawkins-Rucker, of Hartwell, GA; two nieces; and a host of cousins and close friends.

The family of Mr. Neko Christyle Rayton would like to express sincere thanks for your every act of kindness shown during our hours of bereavement. May God bless you.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at 3 PM at Strong - Burns & Sprock Funeral Home, 7751 Merrick Road, Rome.