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Albert Payne Obituary
Born June 24, 1925, in Camden, New Jersey, he was the son of the late, Russell Payne and Mollie Chamberlain Payne. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Cenneth Sue Payne; a son, Michael Richard Payne; two sisters, Evelyn Dill and Norma Shifflett; and five brothers, Thomas Payne, Colin Randolph Payne, Rip Payne, Russell Payne, and George Payne.
Albert was a United States Navy veteran of World War II where he was in the Normandy Invasion and received the silver and bronze stars. He was a TV Service Technician and had worked for Midway Electric Company, Music Center, and Willoughby Electronics.
Surviving him are his wife of 61 years, Helen Smith Payne of Charlottesville; two sons, Albert H. Payne Jr. and his wife, Cherry, of Charlottesville and Dennis William Payne and his wife, Donna, of Palmyra; five grandchildren, Albert H. Payne III, Christina Payne, Matt Payne, Karen Payne, and Brandon Payne; eight great-grandchildren; three sisters, Adelle Hall, Margaret Carrico and her husband, Russell, and Connie Armstrong; four brothers, Raymond Payne, Carl Payne, Danny Payne and his wife, Shelby, and Joseph Payne and his wife, Scottie; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside funeral service with military honors will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, March 22, 2007, at Holly Memorial Gardens with the Reverend David Hallingshead officiating.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, 2007, at the Hill and Wood Funeral Home.
The family expresses many thanks to Dr. Gordon Morris, his staff, and Martha Jefferson Hospital for their kindness and understanding during Albert's illness.
Those who wish may send flowers or make memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, 3042-D Berkmar Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22901 or the Charlottesville/Albemarle Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 160, Charlottesville, VA 22902.
Friends may sign the guest book at www.hillandwood.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Albert Payne
Susan Payne
March 22, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Tracie Briggs
March 22, 2007
Al, I am sorry to hear of your grandfather's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Tina Payne-Zimmerman
March 22, 2007
Your in my thoughts and prayers.
Herman,, Barbara Gutierrez
March 21, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Kenneth T. Putnam
March 21, 2007
Al, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief, Ken Putnam
Russ Payne
March 21, 2007
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Beth Woodson
March 21, 2007
May God be with you & your family.
Cynthia Brown
March 21, 2007
My thoughts and prayers will be with you & your family during this time of grief.
Gene & Glenna Meeks
March 21, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Michael J Scanlon
March 21, 2007
To Helen and the payne family my sympathy and prayers are with you at this hour. May Christ be with each of you and comfort you.
Michael
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