He was the owner operator of an 18-wheeler for 50 years. Donnie was a proud Marine Corp Veteran. He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather.
Donnie is preceded in death by his loving wife Karen Payne; daughter Tammy Baker and son Kevin Walters.
He is survived by children Sandra (John) Ricci, Donald Gene Payne Jr. and Lori Ann Taylor; grandchildren Thomas (Shanna) Cole, Michael (Kacy) Cole and Brandon (Alyssa) Baker; great-grandchildren Caelin, Isaac, McKenzie, Madelynn, Siena, Kali, Camden and Harrison and sister Nancy (Wendell) Payne Pate.
The family will hold private services at a later date.