Donald Payne

"Salt of the earth," springs readily to mind when think of Don Payne, I met him while volunteering last year at the Historical Society Barn. It was a true pleasure meeting him. He was very inventive in his approaches to solve problems - and he appeared to love solving problems. He gave me a hook to attach to a long stick to help bring down the branches for hard to reach fruit on my fruit trees. Don, you will be missed. Godspeed! My deepest condolences go out to your family and loved ones.

I never had the privilege of meeting Don, but I do have some of his publications. In reading his obituary, it´s clear that he lived a remarkable life and has earned the honor of crossing the river to rest in the shade of the trees. My condolences to all who were touched by his passing.

Steve Lee introduced Donni to me in 1969 as a new roommate, as we were all to attend Virginia Commonwealth University. Donnie knew how to meet and face challenges like no other person I have known. So, one summer he was off to install high tension power towers in northern Virginia as a lineman/iron worker. He had no experience but in some way or another convinced them to take him aboard. As I recall he did this work for three or more summers, while camping out on a lake somewhere in...

I remember talking with him about his many passions. Our thoughts are with you Shirley and the family.

We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Everyone enjoyed talking with Mr. Payne when he would come into the office. He was such a nice guy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely The staff at Charlottesville Dental