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John Cyrus GAYTON John Cyrus Gayton was June 14, 1931 in Seattle, WA , to Virginia and John Gayton. On November 7, 2005, at Swedish Hospital, John passed peacefully with family members present. He graduated from Garfield High School and later served in the US Air Force. He worked in managerial positions with Olympia Brewery, United Airlines and the Boeing Company after receiving a Masters degree from the University of Washington. He was a member of First African Methodist Episcopal Church in Seattle, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, the Pioneer Association of the State of Washington, the Black Heritage Society, and served tirelessly with the Meredith Matthews YMCA of Seattle. John is survived by his siblings: Guela Gayton Johnson, Sylvia Gayton Wesely, Gary Gayton, Philip Gayton, Carver Gayton (Carmen), Leonard Gayton (Dianne) and Elaine Gayton Whitehead; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. A Memorial Service will be Wednesday, November 16, 2005, 11:00 a.m. at First A.M.E. Church, 1522 14th Ave., Seattle, WA. In lieu of flowers, dontations may be sent to the Meriedith Matthews YMCA of Seattle, c/o The John Cyrus Gayton Fund.

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Published by The Seattle Times on Nov. 13, 2005.

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Miller Adams

November 16, 2005

Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers. Miller Adams and Dr. Cheryl Roberts

Edith Giles

November 15, 2005

Dear Gayton Family.

I will miss my classmate and friend. Our sincere sympathy in you loss of this very special person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Edith and Al Giles

Katie Softli

November 14, 2005

To Carver Gayton, and all the Gayton Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sid Schain

November 14, 2005

I am shocked and I sorrow. Tho there has been little contact of late, I treasure the memory of his friendship.

Eric Buchanan

November 13, 2005

My deepest sympathy to the Gayton and Tate Family.

JoAnne Squires Green

November 13, 2005

Dear Gayton Family I was so sorry to learn of Johnny's death. He always was special to me as my first "boyfriend". We had seen each other the last couple of times I was in Seattle and I am glad that I had that opportunity. He will always have a special place in my memories of growing up and Seattle. I will also have a special place for your family in my prayers and many memories. God bless all of you. JoAnne Squires Green

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Donald Gorlick

November 13, 2005

John, was a childhood playmate, a neighborhood friend, who will be sorely missed, but will live in memories, to the Gayton Family, my condolences deeply felt, for "our" loss.

Jacqueline Lawson

November 13, 2005

To Guela and Sylvia, and all of the Gayton family. My sincere condolences in your loss of John. You have my deepest sympathy. - Jackie

Tony Volchok

November 13, 2005

Dear Gayton family,

Although i did not know your sibling, i have known several of your family thru the years. My prayers go out to you all for your loss. God Bless, Tony Volchok

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