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Richard Payne Obituary
Ocala - Richard Irvin Payne, 76, passed away May 11, 2011. He graduated from Michigan Tech and was a founding chapter member of the Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity. He had a love of traveling with his family and exploring new places in the United States and abroad. Mr. Payne is survived by his wife, Charlotte Payne; daughter, Laura Mooney; son-in-law, Matthew Mooney; brother-in-law, Jim Parks, and sister-in-law, Trudy Hand. Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. A private service will be held at a later date. Cremations arrangements handled by Florida Cremation, Ocala.
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Ron Lewis
May 22, 2011
Charlotte....I am very sorry for your loss, but am glad I had the pleasure to have met you and Richard at Laura and Matt's home when Laura had me over to give you all chair massage....It was a fun and very entertaining evening I think of often and, again, I am glad I had the pleasure....I am sorry I didn't meet you all years earlier, but am glad to have Richard's pride and joy, Laura, as my friend and, of course, Matt too....Again, I am so sorry to hear about Richard....
Sincerely,
Ron Lewis
Crystal Young
May 19, 2011
Charlotte I'm so sorry to hear about Richard. I will always remember him coming to every horse show lugging his giant video camera taking pictures of his pride and joy Laura. I'm proud to have known him and you.
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