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Darrell Payne Obituary
He was born in North Carolina, joined the Army at 15 and retired after 29 years of dedicated service. He served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. After retiring from the military, he lived in the Ludowici/Hinesville area for 45 years, he was an instructor at Savannah Tech in Savannah and retired after 19 years. He attended First United Methodist Church in Hinesville and was a member of the A.G. Overman Sunday School Class. In addition, he was a member of the Hinesville Masonic Lodge 271 F&AM and Alee Shrine Temple in Savannah.
He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Mary Payne; two daughters, Beth Vandervort of Ludowici and Michele (John) Walls of Millen; one son, Darrell G. Payne Jr. of Travelers Rest, S.C.; four grandchildren, Amanda Chapman, Ashley Shaw, Brittany Shaw and Elizabeth Vandervort; and two great-grandchildren, Kinslee Chapman and Michael Pond.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, at Carter Funeral Home Oglethorpe Chapel.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 28, at First United Methodist Church in Hinesville. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church Cemetery in Fleming with full military honors.
Honorary Pallbearers will be A.G. Overman Sunday School Class.
Remembrances can be sent to Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion 225 Candler Drive, Savannah, GA 31405.
Carter Funeral Home Oglethorpe Chapel in charge of arrangements. Online Condolences can be made at www.carteroglethorpe.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Darrell Payne
Sharon Mason
March 29, 2012
Mary, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Darrell. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and the family.
Dale Kiefer
March 28, 2012
Mary & Family,
My deepest condolences for the loss of your husband,father and grandfather. I considered Darrell to be one of the finest men I ever knew and was proud to call him a friend of mine. May he rest in peace in the loving arms of our Lord. May God bless you and your family.
Fred Noles
March 27, 2012
In deepest heart felt sympathy. The entire family will be in my thoughts and prayers in the coming days.
Michelle Arsenault
March 27, 2012
Ms. Vandervort,
So sorry for your loss. You and your family will remain in our thoughts and prayers in the days ahead.
The Arsenault Family
kristy mitchell
March 26, 2012
Mrs. Mary, Our office is so sad over your loss. Mr. Payne was an exceptional person and I personally enjoyed our many "horse" stories. Our prayers are with you and your family ......kristy c/o southern dental
Pat Taylor
March 26, 2012
Michelle, So sorry to hear about your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Pat Taylor, Baxley GPC Office
Mimi & Windy Hodges
March 26, 2012
Dear Mary and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I pray our Lord and Savior will wrap his loving arms around you and see you through this difficult time. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mimi & Windy Hodges
Manuel & Shelia Sneed
March 25, 2012
Mary & Family,
We were so sorry for your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
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