Willie Gene Payne

Willie Payne Obituary

MINISTER WILLIE GENE PAYNE
ITHACA - Minister Willie Gene Payne, 70, of Conifer Circle, Ithaca, NY, died November 9, 2007 at the Cayuga Medical Center.
He is survived by his wife, Ruby Lee; his children, Larry, James, Curtis, Gary, Jerry, Tony, William "Bill", Brenda, and Sharon Payne, Jeanette Cirulli and Louise Presley; 36 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; his siblings, Wilbert Payne, Annie Carson, Mary Lou McCoy, Eloise Lee and Emma Evans, Isabel Frost and Anna Ruth King; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his daughter, Lacretia in 2003.
Services will be held on Friday, November 16, 2007, at 10:00 a.m. at the Bethlehem Church of Jesus Christ on 118 Cecil A. Malone Drive with Bishop Darrell Barrett officiating. Calling hours will be 2-9:00 p.m. with a Home Going Service beginning at 6 p.m. at the church on Thursday (15th). Interment will be in Frear Memorial Park.
Zirbel Funeral Home, 115 Williams St., Groton has care of arrangements.

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Published by Ithaca Journal on Nov. 13, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Willie Payne

14 Entries

Eloise Barrett

November 27, 2007

May the peace of God continue to comfort you all as the loss of our dear Minister Payne is felt in our daily lives. We must continue to stand strong and keep the faith. I love you all and will keep you in my prayers.

Delphine Payne

November 17, 2007

There have been times in my life when I have hurt so profoundly that I knew I was breaking new ground, but I had no clue how to deal with it. If there had been a trauma center for the spirit, I would have checked myself in. But until the day comes when a spiritual ER is a reality, the Bible will help us learn to cope with those dark times that throw us for a loop.
I hurt because of your lost, it has a deep effect. I pray that you all regain your strength and continue on.
When your feeling down And the world seems like a dark empty place, your special friend lifts your spirit And makes that dark and empty world Suddenly seem bright and full. Your special friend gets you through the hard times and the sad times Your special friend holds your hand And tells you everything is going to be all right.
I love you always! (WE still have that Special Friend)
Sincerely,
(mamaDel)

Betty Henderson

November 14, 2007

As I heard of Min Gene's sickness, my heart was sadden. In his passing there is a great joy knowing that his heart is not troubled anymore for he is resting with the one that loved him so, that he gave his only begotten son for him. May the family find strength and encouragemnt in knowing he's with the one his soul loveth. God Bless all of you, he is greatly missed. Weep if you have to but joy will come in the morning.

Caprice Malone

November 14, 2007

If you knew where I am standing
If you could see the sights I see
If you could hear the angels singing
The songs they sing eternally
If you knew the One I'm holding
Could see the smile He smiles at me
If you knew where I am resting
You would not cry for me

I'm resting in the arms of Jesus
No other place would I rather be
So if you shed a tear
Please don't shed it for me
For if you knew where I am resting
You would not cry for me
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To the family we would just like to send our love and our prayers. May the lord be a comforter and give you all peace in your minds, and hearts. Let the very thought of his smile give you strength to get through this difficult time.

Sincerely, Caprice Malone & Family

Alene Clements

November 13, 2007

My prayers are with you that God will send you the comfort you need at this time. I am here for you.

lesha payne

November 13, 2007

my prayers are with the whole family and i love you all ...i have been in this family for 4 years and and think of dad as my own father if you need anything please just ask.

Anna Robbins

November 13, 2007

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

Virginia (Sargent) Magee

November 13, 2007

While living in Ithaca I had the pleasure of lnowing Mary McCoy and what a wonderful person she is. I then became friends and knew people of the apostelic faith and Willie was one of them.God bless all of you at this time.

Faith Talcott-Bell

November 13, 2007

Praise the Lord to the Family. I was sadden to hear that the Lord had called Minister Gene home. I will miss him calling me "Speedy". You all are in my thoughts and prayers as you move forward in the days and weeks ahead. I pray that God will continue to give you all the strength that you need. Keep your heads up and keep trusting in the Lord for God.

Diana Williams

November 13, 2007

To the Payne Family:
May God Bless you All In your time of need. I Love you all.

Diana Williams

November 13, 2007

To the Payne Family:

This is you cousin Diana Hubbard-Williams. Sorry for your loss. I love you all. If you need anything, please call me.

Byron Barrett

November 13, 2007

To Mother Ruby and Family- May God continue to comfort and strengthen you during this difficult loss. Remember his faithful example that his life may continue to speak through you all.
God Bless You,
Brother Byron Barrett & Family

Sandra Payne

November 13, 2007

My prayers are for all of you in this most difficult time. I feel your pain. Auntie

Sheryl N

November 13, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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