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Stephen Payne Obituary
EDEN-Stephen Bruce Payne, 62, of Eden passed away Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, at his residence. Born in Salisbury, he was the son of the late Walter Benjamin Payne and Helena White Payne.
He was a lifetime member and past sachem of Fruitland Red Men Tony Tribe 149 and a member of the former Delmarva Van Club. He previously was employed with Shore Builders until his construction accident in 1984. He enjoyed working with his hands in woodworking.
He is survived by a daughter, Dawn M. Breasure of Salisbury; three grandchildren, Jason L. Payne, Dustin C. Breasure and Brock A. Breasure; a brother, Ben Payne and wife, Suzie, of Austin, Texas; three sisters, Janet Wood and husband, Larry, of Noblesville, Ind., Marcia McCormick and husband, David, of Rockville, Va., and Donna McClellan of Virginia Beach, Va.; former wife, Kim F. Maguire and husband, John, of Eden; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and aunts.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, Aug. 21, at 2 p.m. at Holloway Funeral Home in Salisbury, with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Parsons Cemetery in Salisbury with the Rev. J. Harvey Dixon officiating.
Contributions may be made in his memory to the Fruitland Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 70, Fruitland, MD 21826 and or the Wicomico County Humane Society, 5130 Citation Drive, Salisbury, MD 21804.
Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home PA at 501 Snow Hill Road in Salisbury. Please visit www.hollowayfh.com to express condolences to the family.
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Nadine Henchcliffe
August 21, 2013
You'll be in my thoughts till I die Steve... I'm glad your free to move now and not find things difficult anymore.. I'm sorry for your families loss though..not to be able to see or speech to you, but you'll live on in their hearts forever!!!
Sharon Walston-Sellers
August 20, 2013
My deepest sympathies to the Payne family. Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
August 19, 2013
I'm sure your more at peace now, I truly wish life had dealt you a better hand...you were a wonderful person to me and I'll always hold a speical spot in my heart for you! I hope your running round up there...
Ed Dean
August 19, 2013
I remember you well with your van, we were neighbors and I went to school with Janet. God Bless all of your family members, RIP Steve !
Mark ANd Carole Smith
August 19, 2013
To the family of Steve!
So sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Just know he will be your angel looking down on you. He is in a better place with no pain.
April
August 18, 2013
Please accept my sympathy for your loss. During this time, may all be comforted by the wonderful promise: "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more. Neither mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away."
Gary Taylor
August 18, 2013
Sorry for your loss. I went to school with Steve, many many years ago.
August 18, 2013
We will miss you Stevie and know that you are in a Better Place, Pain Free, and hopefully Running all Over the Place! Love You, Marci, David, Jac & Ash
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