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Dr. Bryant L. Payden Sr.

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Bryant Payden Obituary

Dr. Bryant L. Payden Sr.

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Dr. Bryant L. Payden Sr., 82, of Locust Grove, Va.. on Sunday, March 5, 2023, after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife, Susie Payden; his sister, Vicki Payden Nader, five children, 16 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Interment will be private with loved ones present. A celebration of life will follow immediately afterwards at the Lake of the Woods Clubhouse on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, from 4:30 until 8:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers donations are requested to be sent to Germanna Community College Educational Foundation (GCCEF), https://germanna.edu/support-germanna/give-now or the Navy Memorial, https://www.navymemorial.org/general-donation. Online guestbook and obituary at johnsoncares.com.
Published by The Free Lance - Star from Mar. 10 to Mar. 11, 2023.

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Mar

15

Celebration of Life

4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

The Lake of the Woods Clubhouse

102 Lakeview Parkway, Locust Grove, VA

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Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory - Locust Grove

31440 Constitution Hwy, Locust Grove, VA 22508

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