With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Peyton Lamar Yellott, 43, on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024.

Peyton was born on Easter Sunday, April 19, 1981. He graduated from DeQuincy High School where he was a member of the Tiger Band and the wrestling team. He attended McNeese State University.

Peyton was an engineer for the Union Pacific Railroad having previously worked as a Safety Supervisor at Motiva and a scaffold builder at Louisiana Pigment.

Peyton is survived by his mother, Jody Yellott; his fiancé, Brittany Evans; father, Kirk Yellott (Suzanne); God-daughter, Annabelle Powers; along with a large family and friends from all walks of life.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Dallas Yellott; grandparents, Sadie and Jack Hyatt and Mary and Jerry Yellott; two special aunts, Stephanie Hines and Jane Blackman; along with his uncle, Jack Hyatt Jr.

Peyton was a loving son and loyal friend who never met a stranger. He had a determined nature and would never give up on anyone or anything. He was an A+ mechanic for anything with a motor on land or water. He loved driving his boat on the West Fork, riding 4-wheelers, playing pool, and hunting. He had special love for his Grannie’s peanut butter and honey sandwiches and his fur babies, Reese and Garfield. He was Christian by faith.

A Celebration of Peyton’s life will be held at Hixson-Snider Funeral Home in DeQuincy on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, at 3 p.m., with Pastor Wayne Neyland officiating. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Saturday, from 1 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Masonic Cemetery in DeQuincy.

Services entrusted to Jordan and Amanda Mothershed of Hixson-Snider Funeral Home.

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonsnider.com.