James Talmadge Payne

James Talmadge Payne, age 88, passed away on November 9, 2022. James was the son of the late Talmadge and Mary Weatherly Payne. James was preceded in death by his wife Lyndal Sims Payne, daughter Rebecca Lynn Payne, and sister Jane Payne Myers. James was retired from US Air Force after 22 years, US Postal Service after 20 years and was a Beef Cattle Farmer until the day of passing.

Survivors include his children: Donna Payne and James Michael (Robin R. Patterson Payne) Payne; brothers: Jerry Payne, John Payne, and Jack (Patricia) Payne; sisters: Joyce Payne (Needham) Bateman and Joann Payne (Tommy) Downs; grandchildren: Keith (Christina) Payne, and Lisa (Tommy) Gleason; and great-grandchild, Madison Payne.

The funeral service with Full Military Honors will be held Saturday November 19, 2022 at 2:00 pm in Smith Memory Chapel. Burial will follow at Barrow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from noon until 2:00 pm prior to the service at the funeral home November 19, 2022.

Smith funeral Home, Winder, has charge of arrangements.