John was born in Akron, Ohio, and was raised in Leesburg, Florida. He worked in the music industry for over 20 years, and also worked in the trucking industry. John was a lifetime member of the Masonic Lodge, No. 642. He enjoyed being on the water and loved spending time with family and friends.
John is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Lindsey and Jennie Ann Payne, and maternal grandparents, Summers and Wilma Haught.
He is survived by his loving wife, Tracey Payne; father, Charles (Kathy) Payne; mother, Alice Payne Sullivan; sister, Suzy (Bill) Grove; step-siblings, Danny Seese and Dawnna (Jesse) Mobley; father-in-law, Jackie (Vickie) Helton; mother-in-law, Linda Deese; siblings-in-law, Todd (Yvonne) Helton, Troy (Heather) Helton, Beth (James) Lyon and Thomas Desse; numerous nieces and nephews; and his faithful four-legged companions, Lula Mae and Nash.
Memorial contributions may be made to Tennessee Breast Cancer Coalition, 106 Mission, Suite 602, Franklin, Tennessee 37067.
Services will be announced at a later date.
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