He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Payne and many brothers and sisters that passed before him.
Survivors include his son Ray Payne of Meadow Vista, CA; and a nephew, Robert Chesnutt of Texarkana, TX.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of East Funeral Home - Downtown.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared for the Payne family at www.eastfuneralhomes.com or www.facebook.com/eastfuneralhome.
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