Jerold “J.C” Payne, 86 passed away December 13, 2017 in Columbia, SC. Private family services will held. J.C. was born October 19, 1931 in Tupelo, MS. He will be remembered as “Honest John” and lived life to the fullest. Survivors include his children, Jim Payne (Angie), Jeanne Koon (Jim), Cindy Mills (Roy), Lynn Siddle (Terry); ten grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Tupelo VFW.