Melvin Lee Roy Payton

March 12, 1941 - September 10, 2020

Melvin Lee Roy Payton, 79, of El Reno, Oklahoma, peacefully passed away in Oklahoma City on September 10, 2020. He was born on March 12, 1941 to parents, Benjamin Franklin Payton, and Helen Louise (Mathis) Payton in Lovell, Oklahoma. He was a high school graduate of El Reno High School in the year 1959. Melvin married the love of his life, Linda on January 6, 1961 and together they shared 59 wonderful years. Melvin was a highly active individual. He was an active member in several groups such as, First Baptist Church in El Reno, El Reno Masonic Lodge # 50 becoming a master mason in 1969 and being worshipful master in 1974, and a member of the India Shrine Center in Oklahoma City. Melvin’s career began when he started working for Rock Island Railroad just before he joined OTASCO, which is where he worked for 28 years until the company closed its doors. He then worked for Locke Supply Company for 26 and a half years before he chose to happily retire. He was a kind-hearted man that was more than willing to lend a helping hand to anyone he possibly could. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, and was also a man of God. Melvin is survived by his daughter Lesley, grandson Brandon, brother-in-law Bill Nuzum, and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Ben and Helen Payton, his brothers Kenneth and Leonard, his sister Patsy, and the love of his life of 59 years Linda. Visitation for Melvin Payton will be held on Wednesday September 16, 2020 from 1:00pm to 8:00pm and Thursday September 17, 2020 from 9:00am to 8:00pm at Wilson Funeral Home at 100 N. Barker in El Reno, Oklahoma 73036. A funeral service will be held on Friday September 18, 2020 at 11:00am at First Baptist Church at 541 Mercy Drive El Reno, Oklahoma 73036, with a graveside service to follow at El Reno Cemetery.