James David Payne

James was born in Hollywood, FL to Arlen & Lana Payne on October 23, 1983.  He went to school at Hollywood Christian School in Hollywood, FL.  He married Alyssa Noah on February 14, 2012 in Hollywood, FL. He attended Broward Community College and Sheridan Hills Technical College.  He worked as a counselor for the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Seminole Trible of Florida .He was involved in music ministry in several area churches. 

James is preceded in death by his Grandfather Jack E. Ryerson of Lawrenceville Georgia and his Father in Law, Gene Noah of Hollywood Florida.

James is survived by his wife of 7 years Alyssa Breanne Payne.

Daughter: Alina Mae Payne.

His Parents: Rev.  Arlen J. and Lana Payne of Big Cypress.

Two sisters: Sara Vagi of Lilburn Georgia and Rachel Payne of Hollywood, Florida.

Several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews

His grandparents: Evelyn and Bud Cole of Wichita, Kansas, and Lois E. Ryerson of Lawrenceville, Georgia.

Visitation will be 10:00 AM Monday December 9, 2019 at Fred Hunter’s

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Monday December 9, 2019 at Fred Hunter’s with the Rev. Brian Burkholder of Hollywood Community Church, and Rev. Arlen J. Payne of Big Cypress New Testament Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow at Fred Hunter’s Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Fred Hunter’s.

The family wishes to extend their sincere thanks to everyone who prayed for James during his extended illness.