Sergeant First Class Payne was retired after serving 22 years in the United States Army. He was an avid Indianapolis Colts fan. Mr. Payne was a loving, husband, son, father, grandfather, brother and friend to many.
Mr. Payne is preceded in death by his grandmothers, Evelyn Tucker and Eartha Carey. Survivors include his loving wife of 35 years, Karen Payne; children, Latonya Payne and Aubrey Payne; grandson, Aubrey Payne II; parents, Elkay and Cecilia Payne; siblings, Karey Ore, Constance Hayes, Toni Ferguson (Darcell), Joni Payne, Eric Payne (Ingrid) and Kathy Payne; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who loved him dearly.
A memorial service will be held at 1pm, Saturday, February 18, 2017 at the Columbia Road Chapel of Elliott Sons Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society, 2607 Commons Blvd. Augusta, GA 30909.