Steve R. Payton

Stephen 'Steve' Richard Payton, 43 of Hilliard & formerly of Grove City, passed away June 11, 2019 at Grant Medical Center surrounded by family & friends that loved him. Steve spent his last moments riding his Harley Davidson, which he loved.

He was born March 23, 1976 on a military base in Nuremberg, Germany, but grew up in Cross Lanes, West Virginia, where his heart remained, earning him the name 'West Virginia Steve'. He worked as a Salesman for Capital Choice Office Furniture for the past 10 years & for Walmart Distribution for 10 years prior.

Steve had a larger than life personality & a smile that would light up a room. He would always say "his friends were his family" & he was a great friend to so many. He never met a stranger. Steve's passion for the West Virginia University Mountaineers was contagious. He was a Mountaineer to the core.

He is survived by his loving wife of 11 years, Tammy (McKinney); parents Samuel (Marcia) Payton & Pamela (Daniel Dillon) Gilfilen; children Lindsey (Ben Wadsworth) Grimmett, Tyler (Jazlyn Neff) Grimmett, McKenzie Doles Payton, Alan 'AJ' Doles Payton; brother Samuel 'Thumper' (Samantha) Payton; sister Kristi (Jody) Pollard; mother and father-in-law, Michael and Diana Lawson; uncles Gary (Crystal) Payton, Todd Payton; several brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, nieces, nephews, close friends and family.

Steve was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Lloyd & Elfriede Murphy; paternal Roy & Elsie Payton; brother Travis Payton.

Friends may call from 1-3 PM Saturday, June 22, 2019, with a memorial service directly after, at Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123. Friends & family are welcome following the services at the American Legion, 3363 McDowell Rd, Grove City, OH 43123.