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Stephen Ross Payne LUBBOCK-Services for Stephen Ross Payne, 88, of Lubbock will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at First Christian Church of Lubbock. Visitation will be 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Monday, April 8, at Sander's Funeral Home. Steve was born on Oct. 14, 1924, in Lubbock to Paul Lewis and Cora Payne. He passed peacefully on April 4, 2013. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Following the war, he attended Texas Tech University, where he received his Bachelor of Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting. He enjoyed farming and commercial real estate. He married his wife of 58 years, Trois Muncy of Floydada, on Dec. 17, 1954. Steve was an active member of First Christian Church. He also enjoyed working with Troop 402 of the B.S.A. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Lewis and Cora Payne, Corinne Payne Wright, and P.L. Payne Jr. Survivors include his wife, Trois; son, Brad and his wife Kathy of Lubbock; daughter, Karen and her husband Lin Cave Wetterau of Austin; daughter, Karla and her husband John Chunn of McKinney; and seven grandchildren, Michael, Mason, Stephen, David, Kristen, Mackenzie and Erin. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Corrine Payne Wright Regents Endowed Chair in Alzheimer's Disease at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 3601 4th Street, Lubbock, TX 79430, (806)743-2907, or First Christian Church, 2323 Broadway Street, Lubbock, TX 79401.

Published by Lubbock Avalanche-Journal on Apr. 7, 2013.
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Brad and Kathy
Just learned if your Father's death this morning. I'm so sorry I didn't know sooner . Brad, you ministered to me and my parents for years as their elder and friend. My heart goes out to you and your family. We are never ready to lose a parent. Love you all.

Karen Palmer

April 9, 2013

My prayers for peace are with you all. The sound of Steve's laugh and the joy of his smile are in my heart forever - as are each of you.
Your family is truly a part of who I am today. You are in my thoughts.
Thank you.
My love to you always.

Kerry Whitworth

April 8, 2013

Trois. We learned of Steve's passing from Janice. We remember him with great affection and as a good bridge player. Charles & Nanette Sargent, San Antonio

Charles Sargent

April 8, 2013

Karen, Please accept our sincere condolences with the loss of your dad. May God keep his hand on you and your family during this difficult time. My prayers are with you and your family. Shannon Bui and family

Shannon Bui

April 7, 2013

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