Thomas Michael “Mike” Payne, 57, of Palm Bay passed away at his home Friday April 26, 2013. A native of Atlanta, Georgia, Mike moved to the area 5 years ago from West Palm Beach where he worked in retail. Mike was very involved with Fantasma Production in West Palm Beach and also in music, and enjoyed playing the guitar.
Mike is survived by his father: Retired CW4 Thomas H. Payne of Weaver, Alabama, daughter: Jennifer Payne of Winter Park, brother: Bert Payne of Birmingham, Alabama, and three sisters; Celeste Alm of Lake Worth, Michele Barrett of Ocala, Kathy Bohan of West Palm Beach, and a aunt: Brenda Vaningan of Birmingham, Alabama. Mike was preceded in death by his mother June Rogers, a sister: Lisa Lowry, and brother Philip Alan.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, 5/11 at 10:00 AM.
