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Matthew Payne Obituary
Des Moines
Matthew John Payne, 36, passed from this earth on Sunday, January 22, 2012 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, January 26, 2012 at Hamilton's Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until service time on Thursday.
Matthew was born December 30, 1975 in Des Moines. He grew up in Des Moines and graduated from Lincoln High School. Matthew worked as a dry wall finisher his entire adult life on many of the Des Moines largest construction projects. He enjoyed fishing, cooking and grilling. Mostly, Matt loved being with his friends and family and will be remembered by them as always making people laugh.
Matthew is survived by his father, John Payne of Des Moines; mother, Suzanne Payne of Melrose; siblings, Kimberly (Fred) Payne-Flowers, Chelsea Payne; daughters, Britteny Payne, Katelyn Payne; grandparents, Jay and Betty Lipson; a niece, and many cousins, aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bill and June Williams.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
Online condolences may be sent to www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
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shelly brown
January 29, 2012
So sorry for your loss ! thoughts and prayers for Matt's family
shannon olson
January 27, 2012
I will miss Matt I went to school with him and lived by him he always pushed people to do better rest in peace brother
shannon olson
January 27, 2012
I will miss Matt I went to school with him and lived by him he always pushed people to do better rest in peace brother
Mary Daughenbaugh
January 26, 2012
I am so saddened to hear of Matt's passing. I grew up with him in Greenfield Plaza and went to school with him through high school. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time!
Hollie Brophy
January 26, 2012
'So sorry to hear this I went to school with Matt from third through High school. Gone way to soon. I also know Britteny . My thoughts and prayers are with you all especially Britteny, Stay strong love you Britteny! Hollie Brophy DSM, IA
Billy Limke
January 26, 2012
My condolences to the family of Matt Payne.Matt was always there to cheer anyone up to feel better about themself or others.Matt was a Great dad,brother,son& cousin to all.I will miss Matt& the way he was,happy.Rest in PEACE MY FRIEND,GOD is with you now & your family Always,God Bless to ALL..
Heather Miers
January 25, 2012
So sorry to hear this. I went to JR. High and High school with Matt. He always made me laugh. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ronda Kreis (Johnston)
January 25, 2012
Thoughts and prayers going out to matts family. he was taken from this earth way too soon. I went to high school with matt. may he rest in peace.
Donna Hamilton
January 24, 2012
So sorry for you loss. My thoughts and prayers for the family.
Candi Johnson
January 24, 2012
Sure going to miss that smile...Rest in Peace Matt.
Christina Brown-Treer
January 24, 2012
Gone to soon. Sending prayers out to your daughters and family. You will be greatly missed.
Sherry Williams
January 24, 2012
So sorry for your loss. I went to jr. High and high school with Matt and lived across the street from his grandparents for years.
Kelly & Jill Currie
January 24, 2012
Taken from us way too soon, RIP Matt, you'll be missed.
January 24, 2012
Rest in Peace Matthew. God Bless your soul.
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