Fate Payne

"Fate" professed faith at an early age and was a member of Lone Mtn. Methodist Church.

He was the owner of Payne Ford Motor Company and the owner of Taurus Sales. Later in life, he worked as a driver for Gentry Bus Line and Lincoln Memorial University. Fate's favorite past time was playing music with local musicians and friends.

Fate was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Bryan Payne and John Tom Payne. Brothers, Johnny Payne and Bryan Payne; and sister, Mary "Cissy" Bryan Payne Stanifer.

Survivors include his son, Lafayette "Scott" Payne (Karen) of Tazewell. Granddaughters, Morgan (James) Snodgrass of Tazewell and Sydney Payne Collins (J.P) of Nashville, TN. Grandson, Lafayette Stone Payne of New Tazewell. Great grandchildren, Paxton & Presley Snodgrass of Tazewell. Loved one, Peggy Coffey Payne of Tazewell. As well as a host of other extended family members and friends.

The family will have a graveside service at Payne Cemetery on Friday, June 21, 2024 at 10:00 AM with Rev. J.D. Estep officiating.

Pallbearers: Jimmy Estep, James Snodgrass, Stone Payne, Stacey Anders, Jeff Tolliver and Colin Anders.

Honorary Pallbearers: Robert Estep, J.P Collins and Larry Stanifer

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made for the care of the Payne Cemetery at:

251 Owen Payne Lane

Tazewell, TN 37879