Almost a year without him, i miss you grandpa.

I worked with Ron at the Indiana Toll Road. He was a great friend,  a lot of fun and a fantastic co worker.  He will definitely be missed by all who knew him. 

I worked with Ron at walmart for two years he was a great guy and will be missed 

MY CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS TO RONNIE'S FAMILY.  I WORKED WITH HIM CONSUMERS POWER AND CONSUMERS ENERGY FOR OVER 35 OR MORE YEARS.  A LOYAL FRIEND HE WAS FROM DAY ONE.  HE ALWAYS CALLED ME "MOUNT CLEMENS BAG LADY". (I ALWAYS HAD SOME CRAFT WORK  IN A BAG TO WORK ON) I WOULD SAY, "YES I'M THE MOST EXLENSIVE BAG LADY YOU HAVE EVER SEEN". THEN HE WOULD SAY " YES YOU GOT THAT RIGHT".  RONNIE WOULD COME IN OFTEN WITH A LOAF OF BREAD, LUNCH MEAT, CHIPS, DONUTS OR CANDY. ALWAYS WITH A SMILE, ALWAYS EARLY.  LOVED HIS FAMILY AND WAS COMMITTED TO HIS MON, DAD AND CHILDREN. WELL RONNIE, YOUR BAG LADY IS GOING TO MISS YOU. SORRY I MISSED YOUR LAST CALL.  THANKS FOR THE LASTING MOMERIES.  MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

My condolences  and prayers to  Ronnie's  family.  I worked with him at Consumers Power and Consumers Energy for over 30 years. He was a dedicated employee and a loyal friend. He cherished his family and  was always committed to doing the best for them. 
Well Ronnie, your long  busy shift is over, God's put you on rest. Rest well my co-worker. Rest well my friend.

My sincere condolences to Ron’s family, especially his granddaughters who were under his wing. 
Ron was an exceptional dispatcher at Consumers Energy. Always knew where each service worker was so he could give the closest job to him/her. He retired a few years before I did and was so sad that I lost contact with him!  But lo and behold one day I was looking at possibilities of Facebook friends and there he was!!! I was so happy to connect with Ron once again! I will miss our long conversations but will never forget how fortunate I was to have him back in my life even if it was just Facebook friends! I had hoped someday we could get together again but time passes so quickly and we always think we have more time than we do here on earth. Now I will have to wait until the day comes when i join friends and family who have passed! Hope to see you then Ron! ❤️

To Ronald's family and friends our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.  May God grant you comfort and strength as you deal with this loss.  We will miss him here @ Silver Lake Estates.     Lois, Dewayne and Staff

God... I don't even know where to start.... Let me just say, you were a huge part of my life, and you are now a huge chunk of my heart. When you were sent to Cameron I just knew that you wouldn't make it. I think we all knew the minute I couldn't get you up on Wednesday... I blamed myself for a bit y'know...I thought... "If only I could've picked him up... He'd be here still..." But no. I've come to the belief that I did the right thing. Because if I got you up and moving you would've stopped me from calling for help. People say I saved you... I'm glad to think I did. But to be honest.... I didn't. You saved me. When I wanted die, you wanted to live with me. I always thought you'd be the one having to tell me goodbye.. I didn't wanna say goodbye to you. I didn't think I was ready...I'm still not. But you fought for too long, it was your time to go. Your suffering is over. You get to see Uncle Ronnie, Uncle Steve, and your mom again! Your mom will be so happy to see your beautiful twinkling eyes again.... Sure, us on this earth will miss that gorgeous twinkle... But you know what? That twinkle stays... I will always have every movement you made on earth locked away in my memory. All we have left is memories. My favorite memory is when I got discharged from michiana. You sent me there to work on myself. You gave me a reason to live. And now I must live life for you. It's hard, but im trying my absolute best. I'll live until it's my turn, and I can't wait to see your beautiful face once again, grandpa.... Rest in peace, and fly high.
P.S:I'm finishing all of Zoey's hearts for you <3

Our sincere condolences to the families of Ronald Payne, Sr.  May our prayers give you comfort during your time of sorrow and loss.  Sincerely,  Ron & Bonny Nelson 

You were the best dad I could have ever asked for! I remember all the times you held my hand as I went through the many ups and downs life threw at me, and I am grateful that I could hold your hand through this. I am so glad you and Mike got along so well and I will always remember taking you to the Air Force museum in Dayton Ohio. The photo I took of you and Mike will forever be one of my happiest moments. You will be missed everyday until we meet again. No one will ever compare to you in my life. Thank you for loving me and always taking care of me. Thank you for loving my girls and giving them such beautiful memories. You made them laugh and smile so much. Fly high old man, I know you are with a lot of great people who we have lost over the years and we will see you again someday. I love you always and forever! 

Always had a wonderful twinkle in his eye... Took care of me and Zoey so well. A funny guy. At auctions, he'd tease me about getting an Amish boyfriend or girlfriend there. He worked so hard for me and zoeys health, mentally and physically. He seemed to do everything he could to make us feel okay. Never really cared for himself. When he was admitted to Cameron I was glad to save him. But felt terrible he left. I just know he will fly high, and watch over every single one of us. He's a great man, and god will welcome him with open arms.

Last time being able to take his grandaughters to the auburn fair a week before he passed 

I grew up by him when he lived in new Baltimore Michigan very loving carrying man loved his family and friends and worked hard for them he will be missed

I had a lot of fun working with Ronnie in the radio room at Consumers.  Good memories. My deepest sympathy to his family. May he rest in peace. 

OBITUARY

Ronald H. Payne, Sr.

December 7, 1941 – October 13, 2021

Beams Funeral Home

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