Memphis, Tennessee
JAMES A. PAYNE, 80, of Bartlett, TN, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at Methodist LeBonheur Germantown Hospital. He was described by his brother as a “gentle giant” and by his grandson as a “hero”. Mr. Payne was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Bernice Payne, daughters, Norma...
Read MoreSo sorry about Jimmy. worked with and lived near Jimmy on Powell Ave. in Highland Height before we worked together at Fire Station 24 when we both were young firemen. Jimmy and I used to attend college football games together at the old Crump Stadium by using our fire badges. That was more than fifty years ago. Good-bye Jimmes - see you soon.
Tom Phillips and wife Lila Netcher Phillips
Tom Phillips
September 01, 2011 | Memphis, TN
Very saddened at the loss of such great people as Jimmy and Bernice. They will be missed by eveyone whose life they touched with their friendship and love.
Culver Family
September 01, 2011 | Harmontown, MS
JIMMY
YOU AND BERNICE WILL BE SORELY MISSED.
TO THE GRAND CHILDREN WE ARE SO VERY SORRY.
BEVERLY MILES AND JOHNNY ARCHER
(HARMONTOWN)
BEVERLY MILES
August 31, 2011 | HARMONTOWN, MS
We were saddened about Jimmy's death as well as Robbie June recently and Jack several years ago. May God comfort the families as only He can do. We well remember the Payne family on Jackson and Powell Avenues. I, JoeAnn Stotts Carlisle and Jean Stotts Harbaugh have fond memories of the Payne kids making sure us "new kids on the block" got to Treadwell safely from the "bullies." Neil (Billy) Stotts died in July 2010 and had many memories shooting marbles , playing cork ball, and riding...
August 22, 2011
We were saddened to read about Jimmy's death as well as Robbie June's death awhile ago and Jack several years back. We share fond memories of all the Payne family from Jackson Avenue and Treadwell School. Although Neil (Billy) Stotts died in July 2010, I, JoeAnn Stotts carlisle, and Jean Stotts Harbaugh, well remember all of you in seeing that we "new kids on the block" got to school safely from the bullies! May God bless you all.
JoeAnn Stotts Carlisle, Millington, TN
Jean...
August 22, 2011
