Donald was such a special, loving husband, brother, Step-father, Grandpa, uncle and friend to many.
He was a creative and talented man and enjoyed many hobbies including wood turning, quilting, sewing, gardening and cooking. He gifted his beautiful pieces of art to his friends and family.
Donald is preceded in death by his parents Ada and Charlie Payne, brothers Julius, Russell, Bobby and Harold Payne. Sisters Willadean Elliott and Mildred Matthews, step-son Rickey Green and grandson Benjamin Weldon. Donald is survived by his wife Joyce Brasher Payne, Step-daughters Pam (Glenn) Weldon and Tina (Robert) Tuttle, grandchildren Ashley, Heather and Nathan Tuttle, Amber (Mitch) Allen,
great grandchildren Montana and Rafe Allen, sisters Pauline Nixon, Janice Wash and Bonnie Pouncey. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Leeds. Donald was a veteran of the Army and served with the National Guard until retirement. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at Kilgroe Funeral Home, Leeds beginning at 11:00AM. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 11th at Kilgroe Funeral Home in Leeds at 12 Noon with burial at Alabama National Cemetary in Montevallo.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Alabama Baptist Children’s Homes (P.O. Box 361767, Birmingham, AL 35236) or First Baptist Church of Leeds , AL. (7481 Parkway Drive, Leeds, AL 35094)
Kilgroe Funeral Home, Leeds to direct services.
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