Name: Visitation for Michael PAYNE
Start: 2019-05-24T13:00:00.000Z
End: 2019-05-24T15:00:00.000Z
Location: Pleasant Green M. B. Church

PAYNE, Sr., Rev. Michael Timothy Age 72, of Dayton, passed away Friday, May 17, 2019. He leaves to cherish his memory, his son, Michael Jr. (Chadon) Payne; daughter, Christa (Sean Jr.) Fobbs; nine siblings; five grandchildren. Funeral service will be held 11 am Friday, May 24, 2019 at Pleasant Green M. B. Church, 5301 Olive Rd. Visitation 9 am at the church until time of service. Family will receive friends one hour prior to service. Interment Dayton National Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to House of Wheat Funeral Home, Inc.

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Published by Dayton Daily News on May 23, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael PAYNE

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4 Entries

June 1, 2019

I am deeply sorry for your loss. My heartfelt sympathies go out to your family.
Isaiah 61:1-2 says God "binds up the brokenhearted," and "comforts all who mourn" may this help comfort and encourage your family during this sad and difficult time.

Nancy Myers-Hardison

Oddie Sumlin

May 23, 2019

To the Payne Family and orher relatives Im so sorry for the loss of Mike. He will be missed by us all that have known him through the years. I met Mike when I was about 16 years old. He started doing my hair and come to find out we were related. He was a serious person but when you got him to laugh or smile he had the nicest smile.
Prayers go out to you all.

ALBERT BARNETT

May 23, 2019

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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