William (Bill) Howard Payton, 78, passed away February 4, 2017. Bill was a graduate of Miranda City High School and Texas A & I, Kingsville. He worked in the shipping industry for many years with Reynolds Metals and Valls International.

He was preceded in death by his parents N.T. & Lorena Payton and son William Payton, Jr.

Bill will be missed by his loving wife of 57 years Coralie; children, Jonathan Payton, Eric (Royalyn) Payton, and Rebecca Payton; grandson, Andrew Villanueva; brother, Nolan (Maribeth) Payton, as well as his extended family.

Bill devoted many loving years to All Saints' Episcopal Church and most loved serving as a Crucifer and Chalice Bearer. He enjoyed being a part of the Corpus Christi Mustangs.

Celebration of life will be held at All Saints' Episcopal Church on Saturday, February 11 at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to All Saints' Episcopal Church Corpus Christi, TX.