Michael Crayton of Hockessin, Delaware passed peacefully in his sleep the morning of March 6th. Mike was born in 1951 and lovingly adopted by Charles and Jean Crayton, of Wilmington, Delaware. He graduated from the University of Delaware with his bachelors in Sociology. Mike was a successful business owner of Westgate Wine & Spirits for many years and transitioned to sales associate upon the sale of his business.
He was a true musician, loving all genres of music. He enjoyed playing multiple instruments, including steel guitar and pedal steel, in his band, The One Time Band, since 1988. He also enjoyed traveling with his wife, family, and friends and had a special fondness for Budapest, Hungary and Xcalak, Mexico.
Mike is preceded in death by his loving wife, Alice Crayton; his parents; his in-laws, Constantine, and Virginia Roscoe; and his dog, Tula.
Mike is survived by his loved ones including his children and their spouses, Virginia Crayton and Matthew McNemar, and Madeline and Daniel Clark; his grandchildren, Juliana, Marley, Owen, Ellis, Cora, Rocco, and Quinton; his sister, Carol Camp; as well as many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00am at Chandler Funeral Home, 2506 Concord Pike, Wilmington, Delaware 19803 on Thursday, March 14th, 2024, with a visitation beginning from 10:00am-11:00am. Immediately following the service a luncheon will be held in an adjoining room where you can spend time sharing memories of Mike.
In lieu of flowers please donate to a local music program in his honor.
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