Floyd E. Payne

Born on September 6, 1931 in Jeddo, NY, he was the son of the late Floyd W. and Elva (Sanderson) Payne.

Floyd graduated from Medina High School in 1949 and enlisted in the U.S. Army, during the Korean War. On returning home, he married his first wife, the former Nancy Myers in 1954 and in 1970 he married the former, late Nancy Kennedy and together they raised five children. Floyd worked for 40 years as inspector at Harrison Radiator. Floyd was a 46 year dedicated member of the North-South Skirmish Assoc. (NSSA) 8th New York Heavy Artillery Unit. He was a member of the Sacred Heart and Medina V.F.W., where he played on their Euchre League for 50 years and was over a 50 year member of the Medina Masonic Lodge and was a member of the Medina Bowling League and enjoyed doing crossword puzzles.

He is survived by five children, Pamela (Gregory) Canham; John (Darcie) Gaygen; Leslee (Susan) Payne; Stephanie (Ralph) Dollinger; Melissa (Raymond Neuman) Newman, all of Medina, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren” whom he all called George”, siblings, Barbara Padoleski and Gary (Debi) Payne, all of Medina, a sister –in-law, Mary Payne of Ruskin, FL. and numerous nieces, nephews and life-long friend, Joycelyn Jennings; a ex son-in-law, Nick Newman and good friends, Art (Sue) Kreutz.

He is predeceased by a brother, Douglas Payne.

Relatives and friends may call on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 from 2-4 and 7-9 at the Bates & Tuttle Funeral Home, 226 Pearl St. Medina, where a funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 AM with the Rev. Tony Hipes officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family with full Military Honors.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Floyd’s name to: 8th NY Heavy Artillery Pavilion Fund, c/o Kent Bane, 212 W. Oak Orchard St. Medina, NY 14103.