Russell D. Payton
June 25, 1937 ~ July 5, 2016
Russell D. Payton, 79, of Weirton, WV, formally of Middlebourne, WV, born June 25, 1937, departed this life July 5, 2016. He was a son of the late Ancel and Girty Payton. He is also preceded in death by one brother and three sisters.
Russell was a very loving, caring and special man who was known as "Uncle Russ" by everyone he met. He was a veteran of the United States Army and was a true Pittsburgh Pirate fan.
He is survived by his daughter Gina (John) Pastors of Weirton; brothers Dale and Alan Payton; sister Violet Sandstrom; close friend Jack Folger, who was like a brother to him; and several nieces and nephews.
He will be sadly missed by his family and fur babies, Shadow, Poohbear and Bobby, and everyone that knew him.
Special thanks to Amber Slider and Ersa Skjerli for always being there when needed and the Love of Critter Country Animal Farm.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
He will me missed by many.
You will always be loved Uncle Russell.
So sorry for your loss, please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
I will miss you uncle Russ Bc you was here when I was a baby & you will always be in my heart ?? & Now you are up in heaven with my daddy n uncle friend and with our other family members God Bless You & sorry for your loss cousin Gina ??
So sorry for the passing of your Uncle Russ. Uncle Russ knew how much you loved him. Lynn & I thought the world of Uncle Russ and are so happy to have known him. Uncle Russ was a great influence in Amber & Adams life.
Good bye for now Uncle Russ, we love you and will miss you. Sorry for your loss Gina.
There are no words that I can say to make it any better for ya. But Uncle was a sweet, kind and a very nice neighbor. I loved talking to him on his porch. He will be missed dearly.
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time May you come to know that the love of God is with you always, May your memories of Russell D. Payton, give you peace, comfort and strength… Rest now in the arms of our Lord your work on earth is complete. I thank you for your service and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with the family of….. US Army Veteran, Russell D. Payton “A True American Hero” God Bless† † Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †
Dear Gina and John, We extend to you sincere sympathy concerning the passing of your father. May he always be remembered with love. Always in your heart he will be. Barbie and Gary
Uncle Russ (father) also my best friend you devoted your whole life to me you were everything to me . I thank god for all the beautiful memories I have of you . I’m going to miss you a part of my heart is gone and no one will ever fill that part . But I know you are in heaven and watching over me and you are finally pain free and resting . We will be together again I love you . Shadow is keeping watch over everything . And sleeps on your pillow everynight .