James Michael Crayton, 72, of Parkville, MD, formerly of Mt. Braddock, PA, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2013. He is the son of the late Frank & Helen Crayton. In addition to his parents, Jim was predeceased in death by a sister, Jean Shea and Brother Don Crayton. He is survived by Sister Glenda Minerd and Tony Lembo and Sister Mary Ann Crocetti and Husband Tony, many nieces, nephews, cousins and long time friends Ralph & Mary Walsh and Grace Leonard. Jim graduated from North Union High School Class of 1959 and retired from employment at the Social Security Administration. Jim was an avid pet lover and enjoyed taking his basset hound JR on walks at Honeygo Park and mixing with friends and fellow pet owners who gathered there. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully suggests a memorial contribution to Brood-Basset Rescue Of Old Dominion, 3445 Seminole Trail, Box 248, Charlottesville, VA 22911.