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Clarence "Edd" Payne
GARY, IN - Clarence "Edd" Payne was called to his Heavenly home on Monday, February 11, 2019. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his beloved son, Clarence "Dusty" Jr.; brothers, Daniel, Tom, and Jim; sister, Nancy and his mother, Gladys and father, James. Clarence leaves behind to cherish his loving memories his devoted wife of 58 years, Patricia; daughter, Karen (Rick) Scott; daughter-in-law, Sandra; grandsons, Daniel and Jonathan; granddaughter, Kristina (Keenan) Straw; two great grandsons, Scott and Levi; sisters, V. Karen McMahon, Dixie (Mike) McCroskey, Candace (Donald) Jenkins; a host of many nieces, nephews, extended family and close friends. He served in the U.S. Navy as a Corpsman at Bethesda Naval Hospital. Clarence retired as an electrician from E.I. Dupont, East Chicago, IN in October 1987. He loved to bowl and golf. In his later years he loved working in his garden and flower beds. Clarence also loved feeding the birds and squirrels. He loved making jams, canned fruit and pies for his grandchildren. Clarence was very generous and would do anything for anyone. He always put his family first.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the MAIN CHAPEL - RIDGELAWN FUNERAL HOME, 4201 West Ridge Road, Gary, IN 46408 (219) 980-5555. The Celebration of the Life of Clarence "Edd" Payne will be on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at the Ridgelawn Cemetery in Gary, IN. "Edd" will be greatly missed by his loving family, extended family, close friends and all who knew him. God Grant Him Eternal Peace. www.ridgelawnfuneralhome.com
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Erica Thorner
February 19, 2019
Condolences to your family. He will be missed by his hospital/ dialysis friends. Rest In Peace.
Frank Towasnicki
February 19, 2019
I will Truly Miss our Conversion at the Fence Line Neighbor. Rest in Peace Edd.
Karen Kruse
February 19, 2019
Til we meet again my friend ,thank you for the memories so many ,you watch me grow along your own always there to guide n listen many talks over the fence ,you shared wisdom n tears ,you were rough on the outside but your huge heart shined through ,you will be missed but not forgotten ! Rest easy my friend , thank you for your service salute ! My deepest condolences to the family my friends , much love n huge hugs !
gala payne
February 18, 2019
Uncle Edd you will be missed
V McMahon
February 17, 2019
So many memories...walking me to school because Mom thought I was too little to do it by myself...sitting in his classes so he could walk me home....buying my graduation ring and school jacket because Mom and Dad couldn't afford to....I am glad I got there in time to make him smile one more time when I asked him if he wanted to walk to Boissevain with me and get an ice cream cone. I'm glad his suffering is over, but it's so hard to say goodbye. Love you, Edd.
February 17, 2019
so sorry to hear about ed,you will remember us from when you stopped in Cincinnati.he will be in my prayers a true friend.Carl Spurrier
Debbie Richey
February 16, 2019
Sending prayers to the family.
Love Debbie (Devereaux) Richey.
Missy and Tim Hayes
February 16, 2019
Aunt Pat, Karen, Rick and family. I will cherish all the good memories of uncle Edd and thank the Lord that he is no longer suffering. He is up there with Dusty and all of the family rejoicing and smiling uncontrollably!!! I know you will miss him but know we will all be together again one day. I love yall more than I can put into words!!!I will continue to pray for yall and know I will be thinking about you every day!!!Uncle Edd Melissa Mycrackey loves you!!!!!
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