James Ray Payne

Mr. Payne was born in Cartersville on December 4, 1937 to the late Carl and Beatrice Sullivan Payne. Mr. Payne is also preceded in death by his brother, Donald Payne.

He is survived by his companion of 59 years, Wendel Conine; sisters, Martha Payne and Ruth Payne Rutledge (Felton); niece, Carla Teems (Kyle) and nephew, Don Bryson (Regina); great nieces, Sydney Ott (Madison) and Madeline Bolton (Josh); great nephew, Tate Bryson; great-great niece, Tinsley Bolton and great-great nephew, Fitz Bolton

Mr. Payne was a graduate of Cartersville High School. He became a top producing real estate agent with Harry Norman Real Estate in Atlanta in a long 40+ year career. In his spare time, Mr. Payne loved interior design and home decorating. He enjoyed the Opera, had a great sense of humor and always deemed “the life of the party”.

Celebration of Ray Payne's life will be in the spring. Time & place will be announced later.

Owen Funeral Home, 12 Collins Drive, Cartersville, GA 30120 770-382-3030.