PAYNE, Alexander Giovanni, 26, of Tampa passed away on January 18, 2019. He was born on December 2, 1992 in Tampa. Alex was a graduate of Ethline R Williams Prep School and he attended Hillsborough Community College. He was semi pro wrestler “A.P.” Alex Perry! He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Linda Smith; paternal great grandparents, George & Betty Smith; maternal great grandparents, Ray & Nanny ‘Blanche’ Ray Gregory and Mama Betty and Mama Rose; and his beloved cat aka ‘kitty’ Sylvester & dog Jasper. Survivors include his loving mother, Michelle Payne; brother, Adam Payne; grandfather, Edward Smith; Aunt Trish Gregory; Uncle Tray (Stacy) Payne; Uncle Tony (Benita) Gregory; Uncle Tom (Suzi) Larocca; Uncle Elliott (Leslie) Elrod; Uncle Billy Rhodes; furry companion, Ebony; many cousins, extended family members, friends & wrestling family; and a special thank you to his trainer & mentor, Jay Lethal. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.