James Robert Payne, 79, of Owensboro, passed away, Monday, September 12, 2022, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born December 18, 1942, to the late Bernard & Elizabeth (McCarty) Payne in Curdsville, Kentucky. Mr. Payne was US Army Veteran, a member of St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, and head operator for Whirlpool Corp. He loved UK basketball, gardening, and taking care of people.
Aside from his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Brenda Payne.
Survivors include his wife, Linda (Cuzzort) Payne, two children, Michael (Elizabeth) Payne and Pamela (Troy) Robey, four stepchildren, Angela Covington, Kimberly (Mike) Bickett, Anthony (Sherry) Lane, and Candy Cuzzort, and sister, JoAnn Hayden. Mr. Payne was blessed with five grandchildren, Robert Michael, Heather, Haley, Cage, and Christian, four great grandchildren, Madisyn, Copeland, Elijah, and Willow. Several nephews and nieces also survive.
A mass of Christian burial will be held at 12:00 pm, Friday, September 16, 2022, at St. Stephen Cathedral in Owensboro, with Father John Thomas celebrating. Burial to follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Owensboro. Visitation will be from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Thursday, September 15, 2022, and 10:30 am to 11:30 am on Friday both at Haley McGinnis Funeral Home and Crematory. Prayers will be held at 6:30 pm on Thursday at the funeral home.
A special thank you to Tommy Payne for constantly visiting and sharing support.
Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Payne. Leave your messages of condolence for the family of James Robert Payne and sign his virtual guestbook at www.haleymcginnis.com.