Steven grew up with three siblings Darlene, Gale, and Gary in Hawaii. Steven fell in love and married Sandra Arabia, and later on had four daughters Nicole, Paris, Kellie, and Kimber. The family decided to move to Virginia where Steven decided to start his career as an Radiologic Technologist which he enjoyed very much. He loved to travel and worked as a truck driver for several years. Steven was a beloved son, a great husband, a loving father, caring grandfather and a great friend to all. He loved to cook and always lit the room up with laughter with all his jokes. He had a kind soul, a genuine heart, he would give you his last dollar and the shirt off his back. Steven loved animals and would rescue any dog in need and bring them back home as his pets no matter how many dogs he already had. He was a good man and will be missed by many.
Steven is preceded in death by his wife Sandra Marie Payne, and his mother, Anicia Santos Payne. He is survived by his children Nicole Payne, Paris Payne, Kellie Payne, and Kimber Payne, his father Coy Payne, three siblings sister Darlene Payne - Hatzky, sister Gale Payne - Bethune, and brother Gary Payne, many loving grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and other relatives who loved him dearly.
A visitation for Steven will be held Friday, February 17, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Bean-Massey-Burge Funeral Home, 2951 S. Belt Line Road, Grand Prairie, TX 75052. A funeral service will take place Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 11:30 AM at the Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at 1:00 PM at Southland Memorial Park, 1100 SW 3rd Street, Grand Prairie, TX 75051.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.beanmasseyburge.com for the Payne family.