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IN MEMORIAM: Timothy Drayton Jr., 20;

ALS Claimed Him After 6-Year Struggle

Tim Drayton

BAINBRIDGE – Timothy Wade Drayton, Jr., 20, formerly of Galloway, N.J., passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at Albany Medical Center after a six-year battle against ALS, Lou Gehrig’s Disease.

He was born on May 26, 1998 in Pomona, N.J., son of Timothy Drayton, Sr. and Christina Swain.

Tim loved riding bike and being outdoors, mechanics and go-carts.

He will be missed by: his mother, Christina Swain; father, Timothy Drayton, Sr.; grandparents, Richard and Maryann Swain and Evelyn Samler; aunts and uncles: Sandy Finley, Laurie and Steve Cilento, Scott and Patricia Swain, Donna Drayton, Lee Drayton, Karen Drayton, and Colleen and John Drayton, as well as other aunts, uncles, and his best friend, Shawne Haring.

The funeral was today at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, Sidney.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial gifts to the Make A Wish Foundation, who made a memorable trip possible for Tim early in his illness. Share condolences online at www.landersfh.com.

Arrangements are entrusted to C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, Sidney.

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