Kenneth Payton, born on Aug. 19, 1939, died on June 13, 2012, at St. George Hospital in Utah from a major heart attack. He resided in Bellevue, Idaho, from 1993 to 2012. He served in the Navy for four years, worked for union special for nearly 20 years, worked for the city of Hailey, Bellevue Marshal's Office and Bellevue School District.
He is survived by his children, Robert Payton, Lena Payton and Jeffery Payton; his grandchildren, Kristina Benjamin and Autumn Sparks; and his great-granddaughter Ellie Jane Shay. Per his children's request there will be no service. Kenneth Payton will be greatly missed by those who loved him and spent time with him.