Lawrence "Larry" Franklin Payne, age 72, of Satsuma, Alabama passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020. Lawrence was born September 6, 1947 in Mobile, Alabama to Dorothy Marie Carlson Payne and James Francis Payne.
Larry is survived by his wife of 51 years, Jean Clanton Payne; daughters & sons-in-law, Karen Michelle "Mitzi" Peterson (Mike) and Stacey Kristine Hawes (Don); grandchildren, William "Will" Lawrence Hawes and Katherine Claire "Kate" Hawes; brothers, James "Jimmy" Payne (Linda) and John Richard "Ricky" Payne (Peggy); sisters, Janet Marie Rubino and Cheryl "Cherri" Drake (Steve); brothers-in-law, Jerry Clanton and Doug Clanton (Jamie); and numerous nieces, nephew, family, and friends.
Larry was preceded in death by his father, James Francis Payne and mother, Dorothy Marie Carlson Payne Wallace.
A visitation for Larry will be held Wednesday, March 18, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home, 1200 Industrial Pkwy, Saraland, Alabama 36571. A celebration of life will occur Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 10000 Celeste Rd, Saraland, Alabama 36571. Rev. Nate Robinson will officiate.
Serving as pallbearers are Will Hawes, Phil Murphy, Tyler Clanton, Gerry McManus, Culy Clanton, and Lester Calhoun. Honorary pallbearers are Jim Clanton, Mark Gillis, Ronnie St. Laurent, Tommy Murphy, and Scott Murphy.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.RadneyFuneralHome-Saraland.com for the Payne family.