Beuford LeRoy Payton, age 94, of Corbett, Oregon passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. Beuford was born January 6, 1927 in Gravette, Arkansas to Howard C. and Stella (Baird) Payton, the eldest of four children. His father was a traveling Minister and because of his profession the family moved often. Beuford joined the Navy when he was 17 years old at the height of WWII and ending up serving his country for over 27years, retiring as a Chief. He moved to Portland and later moved to Corbett in 1994. Beuford enjoyed fishing, RV traveling with Evelyn and crocheting.
He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Evelyn Grace (Clark) Payton, Children; Barbara Hopkins, Edward Payton and Shirley Gainer, sister; Alice Nisley, 7 grandchildren,13 great grandchildren and 10 great great grandchildren.
A funeral service for Beuford will be held Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 10:30 AM at Open Door Baptist Church, 27710 SE Strebin Rd, Troutdale, Oregon. Following the funeral service will be a graveside service at 1:00 PM at Willamette National Cemetery, 11800 SE Mt Scott Blvd, Portland, Oregon 97266.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.batemancarrollfunerals.com for the Payton family.
