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Levon Earl Payne

1948 - 2020

Levon Earl Payne obituary, 1948-2020, Akron, OH

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1948

DIED

2020

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Akron, Ohio

Levon Payne Obituary

Levon "Von" Earl Payne, born May 10, 1948 in Chattanooga, TN, passed away on April 21, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, Roy James Payne and brother, Roy Lee Payne. He is survived by his loving mother, Mattie Mae Payne (Buzz); ex-wife, Ladonna Hunter; sons, Terrance L. (Carmen) Payne, Roy James Payne ll; sisters, Barbara (Judi) Williams and Annalisa "Lisa" Anderson; brother, Larry Payne; grandchildren, Isaiah D. Gooden, England E. (Vegas) Wilson, LaVonna T. Payne, Terrance L. Payne Jr., LeAndra L. Payne and Trevon M. Payne; eight great grandchilden, and loving nieces, nephews and a host of friends. In response to COVID-19 a private graveside service will be held at Mount Peace Cemetery. 330-836-2725

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Published by Akron Beacon Journal on May 14, 2020.

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Billy mccalister

May 21, 2020

A very good friend going to miss you,My condolences to the family

Ronnie Terry

May 15, 2020

To the Payne family! you have my deepest condolences! I grew up on Silver St. knowing the family for 58 years, learned A lot from him! Von and Roy Lee RIP MY BROTHAS!

Brenda DeJournett

May 15, 2020

Sending heartfelt condolences to the family

Alva Kerns

May 15, 2020

He was a good Fisherman ! Everytime he came back with fish , I'd clean them outside and be ready to cook them. Very seldom I would have some to freeze. I ate so much fish that our Son really don't care for it. He had so much love for his Mom...My condolences go out and may Von R.I.P.

Barbara Griffin

May 14, 2020

My deepest sympathy to family. Rest in peace my dear friend

Ronnie Hicks

May 14, 2020

Growing up on Doyle St Von was like a big brother. Taught me how to fight/Play football. May God bless the family. Love you Bro

May 14, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Ronnie Hicks

May 14, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

May Fontenot

May 14, 2020

You have my condolences in your loss.

Mike Gingo

May 14, 2020

Deepest sympathy to the family,went to high school with Levon at Central and played football with him. Was a friend all through school

Wyatt Whitlock

May 14, 2020

Von Earl not many know me like you did, memories run deep. The fun we had, the pain we shared, and how can we not remember the "Hickory Bowl". Miss Buzz, Judy, Done, Lisa, and family. I pray that God will comfort you all at this time. Rest in Heaven knowing you are missed here on Earth.

John White

May 14, 2020

To The Family & Love Ones You Have Our Condolences & Deepest Sympathy & Our Prayers Go Out To All of You Sorry For Your Loss & Von My Friend Rest Easy

Barbara Moore

May 14, 2020

I am so sorry for the loss of your family member, we grew up on Silver St and had some great times. You will truly be missed. Rest in Heaven.

Willie Haywood

May 14, 2020

just want to say Go bless you Von ( what I called him) we had many good times together during the years we hung out during CHS and beyond. You inspired a lot of us in many ways and I will alway remember you as a very dear friend and as a brother. Rest In Peace. Willie Haywood.

Raina

May 14, 2020

I'm going to miss you Uncle Von.

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