Johnny Wayne "Paycheck" Payton

Johnny Wayne “Paycheck” Payton was born August 14th, 1962 in Salem, Mo and raised in Indianapolis, IN. He was a man who had a strong faith in God. He was a loving husband, son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend. Johnny was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was well known in the Automotive Sales Industries. People who knew Johnny in the Automotive Business knew him as Paycheck. Everyone who met him would instantly know of his wit and sportsman like charm. Johnny loved playing and watching sports. He enjoyed fishing, playing with dog Parker, and most of all loved golf. Johnny loved a good phone conversation with his family and friends, especially his best friend Mike Larsh. Johnny enjoyed the Casino and making side bets on football with his kids and friends. Johnny had a passion for coaching football and giving back to the sport he loved so much. Any team or kid he coached had great success.

Johnny Payton is preceded by his Mother Goldie Payton and brother Ronnie Payton.

He is survived by his wife Janie Payton Chattanooga, TN, two son’s John-Michael Payton and Amy Spurr and Christopher Payton and wife Aimee Payton Indianapolis, IN, his grandchildren Chase Payton, Averie Payton, Mason Payton, Austin Metcalf, and Asia Metcalf, his father Bert Payton Jr, his brothers Bert Payton III and wife Renee Payton, Jeff Payton and wife Lori Payton, and sister Debra Lamping and husband Kevin Lamping, and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 1 PM on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at Heritage Funeral Home East Brainerd Chapel. Burial will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery.

A visitation will be held from 11 AM to 1 PM on Tuesday, September 21, at the funeral home.

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