Sonny Jerome

Drayton

Sonny Jerome Drayton, affectionately known as Snoopy or Snoop departed this life unexpectedly on July 10, 2005 at the age of 44.

He was born and raised in Toledo, Ohio but then later decided to move to Flint, Michigan.

He was a proud graduate of Rogers S. High School, class of 2000. He was baptized into Church of Christ and became a member of the Harding Township Church of Christ. He was most recently employed at Universal Coating in Flint, Michigan.

Sonny was a loving son, brother, grandson, and father. Sonny truly loved his family. He had a close relationship with his granddad, Willie J. Bias, who he loved and admired dearly and saw as his role model.

He is survived by his loving mother Rosemary Bias (fiancé, John McCallum); father, John Drayton; sister Tanesha Drayton (Azrael); special auntie Margie Bias; grandmother, Mary Francis; uncles, Robert (Brandy) Bias, Benjermin (Sanya) Bias, Jeremy (Morgan) Bias, and Joshua (Carlisha) Bias; his sons, Sonny Drayton, Jr, Kaison Perkins and Legend Drayton; daughters, Makayla Phinisee and Emari Perkins- Drayton; granddaughter, Mhyiour Phillips-Drayton; close cousins, Tenille Collier and Garvon Patterson; best friend, Howard (Shorty); close friends Tyree (Coop), Jay and Jody, (who always looked out for him) including other close childhood friends and a host of other loving family members and friends.

Sonny was preceded in death by his granddad, Willie J. Bias and step-grandmother Bonnie L. Bias.

Sonny will remember for his infectious smile, warm heart, bright spirit, intelligence, charisma and his ability of persuasion that he had on anyone he came in contact with.

Sonny's memory will be cherished and honored by many. He will be held close in our hearts.