Brayton M. Rider, 89 formerly of Lawrence Twp., passed away Monday, October 5, 2026. Born August 3, 1937 to the late BirDell and George Rider, Brayton proudly served in the US Army and retired after 22 years of service. After his military career he went on to work 20 years at Pinkerton/Securitas. Brayton enjoyed creating art from woodworking to painting.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Gwen; daughter, Valerie Rider; granddaughter, Madelyn Rider and sister, Gonda McNamee. He is survived by his son, Brayton II (Theresa); grandchildren, Brayton III, Elijah, Faith, Sarah and Noah; sister, Georgia DiPietro; brother, Rande (Judy) Rider and brother-in-law, Mike McNamee.

Funeral Services will be held FRIDAY, October 16, 2026, 12:30pm at the Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home, 624 Cherry St. E., Canal Fulton with visitation ONE HOUR PRIOR to service time. Burial with military honors at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery.