Obituary of Neko Rayton

Neko C. Rayton

    Sunrise: August 27, 1997 - Sunset: November 11, 2023

   Psalms 23:6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

   On November 1, 2023, Neko C. Rayton was called home. He was

born on August 27, 1997, to Kesha Hawkins and Antonio Santana.

Neko was a member of Rucker’s Grove Baptist Church in Hartwell, Ga.

He was known for his bright spirit; he loved  playing basketball and making music in

the studio. He was an adventurous little boy who spent his childhood growing up in Georgia and New York.

Neko was loved by everyone who met him, He loved his children and his family very

much and will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew him.

   He was preceded in death by his great-grandmother Edna (Big Ma)

Rayton and his grandmother Helen Hawkins. He leaves to cherish his

memories, four sons, Kai Synder, Javon Synder and Kayceon Rayton of

Rome, NY; Haiden Rayton of Hartwell, Ga; one daughter, Ahmaria

Rayton of Rome, NY; two sisters, Quantasia Hawkins of Syracuse, NY

and Shaquasia Patterson of Utica, NY; four uncles, Bobby Cooper and

Hennessey Hawkins of Utica, NY, Floyd and Brandon Ramsey of Hartwell,

Ga; one aunt, Helen D. Swain of Syracuse, NY; a very special cousin,

Antoinette Hawkins-Rucker of Hartwell, Ga; 2 nieces and a host of

cousins and close friends.

   The family of Mr. Neko Christyle Rayton would like to express sincere

thanks for your every act of kindness shown during our hours of

bereavement. May God bless you.

The Family

   A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at 3 P.M. at Strong - Burns & Sprock Funeral Home 7751 Merrick Road, Rome.