Dwayne Lee Peyton's Obituary
Dwayne Lee Peyton, 80, passed away on October 16, 2023, in Champaign, IL.
Dwayne was born to Mildred and Ores Peyton on September 4, 1943, in Guthrie, IL. He served in the US Navy from August 16, 1961, to August 27, 1964. He married the love of his life, Donna Marie Brown on November 6, 1976, in Urbana, IL. He worked as a mechanic for several years, then went on to start his own custodial company. After that, he went to work for the University of Illinois as a custodian. He retired from there after 13 years of service.
He was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Champaign, IL. Dwayne enjoyed fishing and golfing. His favorite place to be was at home with his wife, Donna. He loved being with his grandchildren. They were the light of his life.
Dwayne is survived by his wife, Donna Peyton; children, Kevin Peyton, Nicole Peyton, Jason (Lindsey) Peyton; sisters, Delorice “Dee” Baity, Bev Cole; grandchildren, Dylan Dutcher, Katie Dutcher, Evee Peyton, Kyler Peyton, and many extended family and friends.
Dwayne is preceded in death by his parents; son, Jamie Peyton; brothers-in-law, Joy Baity, Don Cole.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 7:00 PM at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1700 Crescent Drive, Champaign, Il 61821 with a visitation an hour prior.
Memorials to Westminster Presbyterian Church.
Condolences and memories of Dwayne may be shared at www.moranandgoebel.com
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