GREENVILLE – Ronald Dale Payton, 61, of Greenville, died Wednesday, September 10, 2014, at his home. Mr. Payton was born October 20, 1952, in Hopkins County. He retired after 34 years with the Muhlenberg County Road Dept., where he was a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of New Life Church in Powderly. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Payton; and E.C. Jones “Pap”. He is survived by his loving wife of over 40 years, Rita Payton; sons Jason (Hanni) Payton and Adam (Tina) Payton, both of Greenville; grandchildren Kayla, Samantha, Natalee, and Hunter; mother Doris Smith Jones of Bremen; brothers Terry Jones of Hopkinsville and Dennis Jones of Owensboro; sisters Marilyn (Ed) Binder of Versailles, Vonda (Donnie) Adler of Greenville, and Kim (Huey) Wagoner of Madisonville; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Saturday, September 13, 2014, at 1:00PM at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City, with Rev. J.W. Haire officiating, assisted by Rev. Joey Todd and Rev. Wayne Rice. Burial in Bethlehem Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday after 5:00PM at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.