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PAYNE, James Ray "JR" age 54, of Kettering, formerly of Marshall, NC passed away Saturday, December 13, 2008 at Kettering Medical Center. He was an independent truck driver in the shipping industry. "JR" was preceded in death by his father, James O. Payne and brother-in-law, Richard E. Sachtleben. "JR". is survived by his loving wife, Donna J. Payne (Sachtleben); children, Becky Osborne of Lordstown, OH, Louie Payne and Bob Payne both of Kettering and Alita Buckner of NC; 6 grandchildren, Stephanie, Allen, Daniel, Savannah, Noah and Cannen; mother, Pauline Payne of NC; brothers and sisters, Alan, Donna Kay, Ricky, Ann, Marie, Joyce, Richard and Ronnie. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 18, 2008 at 11:00 AM at the Routsong Funeral Home, 2100 E. Stroop Rd., Kettering, with Rev. John Mattson officiating. Burial in Centerville Cemetery. Family will receive friends Wednesday from 4-6:00 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Arthritis Foundation, P.O. Box 96280, Washington DC 20077. Condolences and other remembrances may be sent to the Routsong website at www.routsong.com

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Published by Dayton Daily News from Dec. 16 to Dec. 17, 2008.

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Delbert and Karen Osborne

December 24, 2008

Dear Donna we are so sorry for your loss. JR always was very kind to us and a very good and loving father. Our prayers are with you.

Amber Hochadel

December 19, 2008

Donna and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss! I have such great memories and want you to know that I am always here if you need absolutely anything! J.R. was a great man and will be missed by everyone who's lives he touched. I love you all and you are all in my prayers.
With deepest regrets, Amber Hochadel

Dave and Christi Cundiff

December 18, 2008

We are very sorry for your loss, we just found out on thursday. You all will be in our prayers.

Ruth Randall Meadows

December 17, 2008

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

Anne Sorrells

December 16, 2008

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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