Daily Press (Newport News, VA) - November 10, 2004
Riley Samuel Crayton, 58, passed away on Nov. 5, 2004. He was a lifelong resident of Hampton and attended the Parkview Church of God.
He was a member of the Naval Reserves for six years and served on the same ship with his brother, Ronnie. He was a 32nd-Degree Master Mason of the Monitor Lodge #197 AF & AM located in Phoebus.
Riley was a much loved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend and will be missed by anyone who ever knew him.
He was employed by Seven Eleven Stores for 36 years and made many wonderful and lasting friendships through his association with the public. Having worked at the Poquoson Seven Eleven for 23 years, his store was a landmark and "gathering place" for many who knew him. He was a hard worker and received many accolades from his employees, employers and customers.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Linda May Bond Crayton; one son and his wife, Christopher Shawn and Nikki Crayton; one grandson, Christopher Shawn Crayton Jr., and a step-grandson, Joshua Lamendola of Poquoson; three sisters, Evelyn C. Walls of Bryson City, N.C., Elizabeth C. Martin of York County and Carolyn C. Costa of Hampton; two brothers, Charles E. Crayton Jr. and Ronald T. Crayton, both of Gloucester. he was preceded in death by his father, Charles E. Crayton Sr., and his mother, Beadie A. Crayton, who had resided in Hampton since 1936.
The family would like to extend sincere gratitude to all for the prayers, visits, and kindness shown during this time of sorrow.
A special thanks is extended to his niece, Judy Walls-Clark, for her love and support.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 10, at Poquoson Masonic Temple.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 11, at Peninsula Memorial Park by Pastor Dennis Moore of the Parkview Church of God followed by a Masonic service. After the service the family will be at the Poquoson Masonic Temple.
In lieu of flowers, a riley crayton fund has been arranged at the poquoson branch of wachovia bank. The Cremation Society of Virginia Peninsula Office, Newport News, va., is in charge of the arrangements.
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Riley Samuel Crayton, 58, passed away on Nov. 5, 2004. He was a lifelong resident of Hampton and attended the Parkview Church of God.
He was a member of the Naval Reserves for six years and served on the same ship with his brother, Ronnie. He was a 32nd-Degree Master Mason of the Monitor Lodge #197 AF & AM located in Phoebus.
Riley was a much loved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend and will be missed by anyone who ever knew him.
He was employed by Seven Eleven Stores for 36 years and made many wonderful and lasting friendships through his association with the public. Having worked at the Poquoson Seven Eleven for 23 years, his store was a landmark and "gathering place" for many who knew him. He was a hard worker and received many accolades from his employees, employers and customers.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Linda May Bond Crayton; one son and his wife, Christopher Shawn and Nikki Crayton; one grandson, Christopher Shawn Crayton Jr., and a step-grandson, Joshua Lamendola of Poquoson; three sisters, Evelyn C. Walls of Bryson City, N.C., Elizabeth C. Martin of York County and Carolyn C. Costa of Hampton; two brothers, Charles E. Crayton Jr. and Ronald T. Crayton, both of Gloucester. he was preceded in death by his father, Charles E. Crayton Sr., and his mother, Beadie A. Crayton, who had resided in Hampton since 1936.
The family would like to extend sincere gratitude to all for the prayers, visits, and kindness shown during this time of sorrow.
A special thanks is extended to his niece, Judy Walls-Clark, for her love and support.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 10, at Poquoson Masonic Temple.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 11, at Peninsula Memorial Park by Pastor Dennis Moore of the Parkview Church of God followed by a Masonic service. After the service the family will be at the Poquoson Masonic Temple.
In lieu of flowers, a riley crayton fund has been arranged at the poquoson branch of wachovia bank. The Cremation Society of Virginia Peninsula Office, Newport News, va., is in charge of the arrangements.
Riley Samuel Crayton Edition: Final
Page: C5
Copyright (c) 2004, Daily Press Inc. All rights reserved.
Daily Press (Newport News, VA) - November 10, 2004
Riley Samuel Crayton, 58, passed away on Nov. 5, 2004. He was a lifelong resident of Hampton and attended the Parkview Church of God.
He was a member of the Naval Reserves for six years and served on the same ship with his brother, Ronnie. He was a 32nd-Degree Master Mason of the Monitor Lodge #197 AF & AM located in Phoebus.
Riley was a much loved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend and will be missed by anyone who ever knew him.
He was employed by Seven Eleven Stores for 36 years and made many wonderful and lasting friendships through his association with the public. Having worked at the Poquoson Seven Eleven for 23 years, his store was a landmark and "gathering place" for many who knew him. He was a hard worker and received many accolades from his employees, employers and customers.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Linda May Bond Crayton; one son and his wife, Christopher Shawn and Nikki Crayton; one grandson, Christopher Shawn Crayton Jr., and a step-grandson, Joshua Lamendola of Poquoson; three sisters, Evelyn C. Walls of Bryson City, N.C., Elizabeth C. Martin of York County and Carolyn C. Costa of Hampton; two brothers, Charles E. Crayton Jr. and Ronald T. Crayton, both of Gloucester. he was preceded in death by his father, Charles E. Crayton Sr., and his mother, Beadie A. Crayton, who had resided in Hampton since 1936.
The family would like to extend sincere gratitude to all for the prayers, visits, and kindness shown during this time of sorrow.
A special thanks is extended to his niece, Judy Walls-Clark, for her love and support.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 10, at Poquoson Masonic Temple.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 11, at Peninsula Memorial Park by Pastor Dennis Moore of the Parkview Church of God followed by a Masonic service. After the service the family will be at the Poquoson Masonic Temple.
In lieu of flowers, a riley crayton fund has been arranged at the poquoson branch of wachovia bank. The Cremation Society of Virginia Peninsula Office, Newport News, va., is in charge of the arrangements.
Riley Samuel Crayton Edition: Final
Page: C5
Copyright (c) 2004, Daily Press Inc. All rights reserved.
Riley Samuel Crayton, 58, passed away on Nov. 5, 2004. He was a lifelong resident of Hampton and attended the Parkview Church of God.
He was a member of the Naval Reserves for six years and served on the same ship with his brother, Ronnie. He was a 32nd-Degree Master Mason of the Monitor Lodge #197 AF & AM located in Phoebus.
Riley was a much loved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend and will be missed by anyone who ever knew him.
He was employed by Seven Eleven Stores for 36 years and made many wonderful and lasting friendships through his association with the public. Having worked at the Poquoson Seven Eleven for 23 years, his store was a landmark and "gathering place" for many who knew him. He was a hard worker and received many accolades from his employees, employers and customers.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Linda May Bond Crayton; one son and his wife, Christopher Shawn and Nikki Crayton; one grandson, Christopher Shawn Crayton Jr., and a step-grandson, Joshua Lamendola of Poquoson; three sisters, Evelyn C. Walls of Bryson City, N.C., Elizabeth C. Martin of York County and Carolyn C. Costa of Hampton; two brothers, Charles E. Crayton Jr. and Ronald T. Crayton, both of Gloucester. he was preceded in death by his father, Charles E. Crayton Sr., and his mother, Beadie A. Crayton, who had resided in Hampton since 1936.
The family would like to extend sincere gratitude to all for the prayers, visits, and kindness shown during this time of sorrow.
A special thanks is extended to his niece, Judy Walls-Clark, for her love and support.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 10, at Poquoson Masonic Temple.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 11, at Peninsula Memorial Park by Pastor Dennis Moore of the Parkview Church of God followed by a Masonic service. After the service the family will be at the Poquoson Masonic Temple.
In lieu of flowers, a riley crayton fund has been arranged at the poquoson branch of wachovia bank. The Cremation Society of Virginia Peninsula Office, Newport News, va., is in charge of the arrangements.
Riley Samuel Crayton Edition: Final
Page: C5
Copyright (c) 2004, Daily Press Inc. All rights reserved.
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