Clifford T. “Tom” Payton, 72, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on March 22, 2020. Born on February 23, 1948 in New Jersey, he was a son of the late Clifford R. Payton and LaVera (Brandenberg) Crone.
Tom enjoyed crocheting. He crocheted so well, he could do it with one hand. Tom liked to make blankets, potholders, and afghans. He was also a member of Grace Point Church of the Nazarene in Fort Wayne.
Tom is survived by his brother, Joseph Payton; and sisters, Emma Jane Lipford, Rowena Rose Heine, Rachel Kay Rayford, Brenda Kelly James, and Dawn Marie Goforth.
At this time, no services are to be held. Arrangements are entrusted to D.O. McComb and Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road, Fort Wayne, IN.