Condon "Barry" Barrett Payne

Condon "Barry" Barrett Payne, age 53, of Knoxville, TN passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Barry dedicated his career as a communications officer in the US Army Airborne, and the 278th army national guard. He was a member of the VFW post 5154, Louisville TN with a special interest in supporting combat veterans with PTSD. Barry was an avid NASCAR fan of Rusty Wallace, St. Louis Cardinals fan, but first and foremost a Tennessee Vols fan. Condon was greeted at the gates of Eternity by his father, Condon Edward Payne; grandparents, Thomas and Betty Payne. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his dedicated son, Shea Thomas (Carmen) Payne of Chattanooga, TN; loving mother, Jackie Sue Payne of Knoxville, TN; sister, Julie (Kevin) Kelso, of Louisville, TN; best friend, Buddy Kemper, and many close friends. The family will honor Barry with services at Sherwood Chapel & Memorial Gardens, 3176 Airport Highway, Alcoa, TN, in The Good Shepherd Mausoleum Chapel on Saturday, April 1, 2023, with a Receiving of Friends from 1:00pm to 3:00pm and a Memorial Service to follow at 3:00pm. The family ask that donations be made in Condon Barrett's honor to VFW Post 5154, 2561 Hobbs Rd. Louisville, TN 37777. Online condolences and fond memories may be shared with the Payne family at www.sherwoodchapel.com. Sherwood Chapel & Memorial Gardens 3176 Airport Highway Alcoa, TN 37701 865-970-2955