James Morris Peyton

James “Mouse” Peyton, 78, of Paducah, formerly of Fernandina Beach, FL, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022 at Stone Creek Nursing and Rehab.

James retired from the nuclear industry at Lockheed Martin. He enjoyed fishing and riding motorcycles in his younger years.

Surviving are his two children, Tony Peyton and fiancé, Melissa Henson, and Troy Peyton both of Benton; one sister, Janice Jenkins of Paducah; five grandchildren, Justin Peyton, Dakota Peyton, Keegan Peyton, Bailee Peyton, Kylee Peyton; and four great-grandchildren, Kynlee Peyton, Cadan Peyton, Ryder Peyton, Malayah Peyton.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Forrest and Beulah Peyton.

Funeral services will be at 10:00am on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Lindsey Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens.

Friends may visit the family from 5:00pm to 8:00pm on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be left at www.lindseyfuneral.com

Lindsey Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.