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Michael Drayton Obituary

Michael Anthony Drayton

Michael Anthony Drayton, age 66, of Richmond, departed this life July 29, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Allie Perry-Drayton; two daughters, Mytece Threatts (Jamon) and Vantece Moultrie (Antione); four grandchildren, Joshua Moultrie, Jamon Threatts II, Jaxon Threatts and Jordan Moultrie; two brothers, Reginald Taylor (Tina) and Keith Taylor; one aunt, Dorothy Johnson; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; mother-in-law, Lacy Hill; two brothers-in-law, Willie Perry (Darlene) and Alonzo Perry, and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Ave., where Mr. Drayton can be viewed Monday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 12 noon. Apostle Dr. Deborah Price. Interment private. Family and friends assemble at the funeral home.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Aug. 3, 2025.

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Valerie brooks

August 5, 2025

JFK/churchill... he was just as funny as Eddie Murphy in school... peace to the family...

Samantha Jones

August 4, 2025

To the Threatts & Drayton family,
I'm so sorry for y'all lost. 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.

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August 2, 2025

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