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for GARY PAYNE
Ariaa Jaeger, Ariaa.com
Ariaa (Kathryn) Jaeger
June 8, 2014
To the Payne family, I am so sorry to learn the loss of Gary, my cousin. My memories of him are bright and fresh as if it were yesterday that we knew each other. Thinking of you and your family and knowing how proud you must be of the life he led. Gary made a difference and left a brilliant legacy behind, one I am sure the good Lord must be so pleased with. God bless you and your family.
Jim Hovendick
November 1, 2013
I am sorry to hear that Judge Payne has passed on. I am sorry for his family and friends and will pray for you all. We will miss him a lot. His obituary and these Guest Book entries all serve as witness of his love of God and his love to Serve God as his Master here in life. I feel that now in Heaven he is still serving, doing what he has practiced during his life. I too was one of the users of his slides. They were a big help in preparation of my Sunday school lesson.
JoAnn Mowery
October 16, 2013
My prayers are with your family. Judge Payne has been an inspiration to me for some time as we followed his Bible Study lessons and blog every week in recent years. My husand Rev. Kennith Mowery died unexpectedly in Sept. 16, 2012, and my mom died in Idabel, OK on Aug. 16, 2013. I empathize with you in your loss. There are no words adequate to describe my compassion for your family. Please be aware that many Christians will be praying for you in the months to come.
September 25, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of Judge Payne passing, I was wondering what happen to his blog and were searching for him and found my answer. Please except my condolence and I will trulely miss his Teaching Lifeway lessons. Vernize
Dan Wielhouwer
September 24, 2013
Mrs. Payne and Family,
Gary was a tremendous encouragement and help me so much with my lesson planing. I am sure God said well done good and faithful servant
Randy Devers
September 14, 2013
While I never had the honor of meeting Gary, I always looked forward to reading his Sunday School powerpoint lesson each week as I prepared my lesson. What an inspiration he has been to me. I look forward to the day we will finally meet in Heaven with our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. I pray for peace and comfort for Gary's family as they mourn his loss.
Tracey C.
September 14, 2013
Mr. Payne's lessons were such a help to me each week in preparing the lesson. I will miss his wisdom and insight into God's word. Deepest sympathies to his family as you spend this time without him.
September 13, 2013
Hi Gary,
I didnt have the chance to meet you in person but I feel as though I know you. Your powerpoint lesson is a blessing to me and my Sunday school class. I can't thank you enough for your generosity in sharing your lessons but I know that as you meet our Lord, He will give you that pat in the back saying: good and faithful servant...well done!
When the time comes, I will make sure to look for you and give you a big hug and say thank personally...See you later...
in Christ
Archie from California
Buddy Brown
September 12, 2013
I did not know Mr. Payne personally, though I feel like I did. I truly enjoyed his Sunday School lessons weekly that I shared with my adult Sunday School class here in Westville, FL. While I know there is sadness in his passing I truly have great joy for him because I know he was welcomed with open arms into heaven and I as another poster said earlier I am sure he was welcomed with the words, "Well done my faithful servant."
Bette Carter
September 11, 2013
My deepest sympathies to the family. While I did not know Gary, I feel as though I did. I enjoyed his weekly power point lessons and I was truly blessed by them as well as many others that I shared them with. I am sure he stood before Jesus and heard, "Well done, my good and faithful servant."
Keaton Cudd
September 10, 2013
Susie I have been out of town the last couple of weeks and just heard of this. I am so sorry for you and the family. Take care of yourself and please accept my best wishes.
Dianne White
September 9, 2013
Mr. Payne's on line Sunday School power point lessons were a great blessing to me and to my Sunday School Class. I am sure that Gary was a blessing far and wide in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. My husband (pastor) also was blessed to read his lessons every week. We are grateful for obedient servants of Christ. Our prayers are with all of the family.
Jerry Webb
September 8, 2013
I feel as though I knew Gary well if only through his Power Point Sunday school lessons. I have used them for a number of years. I will miss him. May God bless and strengthen the family during this difficult time.
Jennifer Parrish
September 8, 2013
To Jeanne and to Susie , I am do sorry for your loss. Your family meant a great deal to mine as I was growing up and in to adulthood! Jeanne, your friendship carried me through many trials and I felt we were and are kindred spirits. I love you and your family. May god give you peace in the days ahead. Jennifer Parrish
Don L
September 8, 2013
While I did not know Gary, his online Sunday school blogs have been a foundation & blessing of my lesson prep for several years. May his family rest in the knowledge that Gary followed our Lords command to let his light so shine. I can't wait to meet him in heaven to thank him in person for his teachings
September 7, 2013
I just learned of Gary's passing, via surfing the internet for his blog for our upcoming Sunday School lesson; his materials have helped me a great deal in preparation of teaching my lessons; I was so very thankful of him & in awe of him. Such a great man of God; he was truly a blessing to so many people; he will be truly missed; my prayers are with his family. May you find peace & joy in knowing that he touched so many in helping them share & know the Lord as our redeeming Savior. Sue Goodwin, Desoto, TX
Cathy Bennett
September 4, 2013
Gary was a respectful gentleman and legal colleague whose wisdom, experience, diplomacy and kindness helped to guide our National Judges organization. Gary will surely be missed! To Gary's family, my deepest condolences. You were blessed with a gem! May you find peace and strength in knowing how he touched so many lives in such a positive manner.
Patricia Lane
September 4, 2013
I felt as if I knew him personally through his sharing of Sunday School lessons he faithfully shared on his blog spot. He was so unselfish in sharing his Lord. What a help he was to others who loved to teach God's word. I could not wait to see his comments on the lesson each week.
Richard Boulanger
September 3, 2013
As a fellow NAALJ Board member, I got to know Gary and value his judgments. We all miss him.
September 3, 2013
I served with Gary on the NAALJ Board. We all feel his loss deeply.
Nick Cobbs
Dan/Eloise Stinchcomb
September 2, 2013
We have treasured our friendship with Gary and Susie even after we moved away from Oklahoma and couldn't visit as often. Gary will be sorely missed. We will be praying for Susie and family as adjust to life on this earth without him.
Nancy Parrott
September 2, 2013
What a wonderful man! I saw him at Sam's Monday nite when he hollered me down across the parking lot. We laughed and talked, standing in the door to Sam's for 20 minutes. When I finally resumed my shopping, I had a smile on my face and felt better---lighter and brighter---than before I saw Gary----typical of every encounter I ever had with him. What a delight. What a gift. The world needs more Gary's!! Wow, you were so loved and will be so missed, dear friend.
Jim Paddleford
September 1, 2013
Gary was a friend and colleague who mentored the quest for honor, faith, trust, truth, fairness and reality all bundled in an engaging sense of humor and fun loving spirited personality. Gary found ways to respect us all while gently nudging us on to a path leading to pride. That feeling of pride in one's self was his purposeful gift. His selfless giving and teaching lifted us above the doubts and frustrations caused by our ignorance, lack of reasoning or lost logic. Sharing and giving of his knowledge, his logic and his love is the foundation of sustainable pride if we continue to follow his lead and his quest. Indeed, God has blessed us with his loyal servant.
My deepest sympathy to his family. I pray that Gary's courage an strength are yours.
Anna Mihm
August 30, 2013
God placed you in my path many years ago and I have always been grateful. Your Love of Jesus and people always shinned. Now you will shine in heaven. My prayers to your family Their hearts are sad at least they know you are with God. Miss you already my friend.
Geary Walke
August 30, 2013
We'll miss you, Gary. Your sage advice and fellowship was welcome and needed. Your generous sharing with other members of the bar was refreshing. Thanks for all you did! You made a difference!
Budd Hoaas
August 30, 2013
Gary it was great to know you over the last 25 years plus. you were always there as a friend and attorney. Your counsel will be missed. I will miss those times we shared together and never forget that when i married Ellen 8 years ago you came by the open house to welcome her. You will always be on my mind and my prayers are with your wife and family.
August 30, 2013
We loved Gary and thank the Lord that our pathways crossed during this life time. We will miss him but look forward to seeing him later. Jerry and Lorraine
Shannon Esmeyer
August 29, 2013
Gary was one of the nicest men I've ever met. I was very sad to learn of his passing.I know he will be missed by many. My prayers of peace and comfort for all his family and friends.
Mike Schuster
August 29, 2013
Gary, the world will be so much less without your large, warm, funny, friendly, Godly personality! I looked up to you for more than 35 years, and I will sorely miss you until we meet again. You created great value, great memories, and many friends with the time you were here on earth. You will long be remembered as a great teacher, mentor, and man of great faith. God be with you, and with your family. Always your friend. Mike
Raymond Burrus
August 29, 2013
We are so saddened to hear of Gary's passing. Our love and prayers go out to Susie and the rest of the family.
August 29, 2013
Gary was a wonderful, sincere friend. You are in our prayers during this difficult time.
Donnie and Faith Ablah
Jeffery Wilson
August 29, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
August 29, 2013
Over the past several years every occasion that I had to be with or around Gary was a delight. We were neighbors for many years and I served in The Rotary Club of OKC with him. I knew him as s man of God who was always ready to share his faith in a gentle and winsome way in person and in his writing.
God's best to all of his family.
Harold Armstrong
Clay Farha
August 29, 2013
Gary was always friendly, warm and a gentleman.
What a great loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Doyle & Mary Ann Blakely
August 29, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to you in the loss of your loved one. We have been friends with his Mother, who we love dearly, and knew Gary growing up. Our prayers are with each of you.
Sharon Jones
August 29, 2013
I was saddened to hear of the loss of Judge Payne on Tuesday morning. My prayers and thoughts are with his family at this time. I didnt know him long but I went to court with him once a week for several months until he left our office but the time spent was nice. In reading your obituary, I can say job well done. May you RIP Judge Payne.
Lynn Fields
August 29, 2013
It is so hard to let go those we love, but we rejoice that Gary is now face-to-face with the God he served so well. Gary shared his love of Christ with all who came near and savored his Bible study and his opportunities to teach. He lovingly took care of his mom and kept me posted on her well-being, as well as on his precious family. I will miss my cousin, my friend, dearly. I pray for peace and comfort for Suzie, Robert, Clay, Josh and Aunt Jeanne. Gary may be gone from this earth, but he remains always in our memories.
Patty Mathews
August 29, 2013
I wish I had the opportunity to spend more time with you, but certainly enjoyed the time shared one Christmas. I learned so much about you through Robert; of your family history, your travels & life experiences. I thank you for opening your heart and your home to my son. You have passed the torch and now your sons shall carry it proudly. Rest in Peace.
Tina Cohlmia-Creech
August 29, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. Gary will be missed, he was such a kind Godly man. Let the Lord comfort you at this time and I will be praying. God bless you.
Dixie Keltner
August 29, 2013
Went to school with Gary, so sorry for your loss. Will keep you in my prayers.
Larry Ellis
August 29, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. It was a real pleasure being a court clerk for a great Judge and man of God. He will truly be missed.
Nancy Bird
August 29, 2013
My prayers are with your family.
Carolyn Norman
August 29, 2013
There's a vacuum in the space once filled by this good man. May tender mercies rain over the family and comfort be with us all.
Jody Wierick
August 29, 2013
You will be so missed - I pray for comfort during this time for your family - knowing that you are now with the Lord. I am sure you are a glowing light in Heaven but your light down here is dim - may you rest in Peace Gary - I will miss you my dear friend.
Brian Hobbs
August 29, 2013
We will miss Bro. Gary and be praying for the family...
Wade Crews
August 29, 2013
I was only able to know Judge Payne for a short while through our common love of God and country. He treated me with such grace and respect. I am grateful for his encouragement and the role model he is for me in the pursuit of righteousness. We will definitely meet again someday.
Dick Rush
August 29, 2013
Dear Faithful Gary- May you Wing your Way through the Holy Realms Of God and Pray for our World's Advancement of Human Progress.
Denise White
August 29, 2013
I feel blessed to have known Gary for so many years. My deepest sympathies to his family and friends. Please know he will be dearly missed by many.
Ed Evans
August 29, 2013
Gary was a good friend and will be missed.
Patricia Pratt
August 29, 2013
Your smiling face, warmth, and sincerity will be truly missed. Hugs, love and prayers to your family. May you all feel God's loving arms around you during this difficult time.
August 29, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you all and know that we all are thinking of you.
Love, Carol
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