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PAYNE, Michael D. 60, of Hamilton, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. He was born August 17, 1952 in Hamilton the son of James and Juanita (Collinsworth) Payne. Michael was a graduate of Taft High School and Lee College. He was employed as an accountant for Champion International for 17 years, retiring in 1994. Michael was an avid Cincinnati Reds and University of Tennessee Volunteers fan. Michael is survived by his mother, Juanita Payne of Hamilton; three sisters, Carol (Vergil) Knight of Union, Kentucky, Brenda (James) Arrowood of Greenville, South Carolina, and Jeannie Payne of Hamilton; devoted companion, Sheryl Howard and her daughter, Lyndsey, both of Hamilton; his loving dog, Trixie; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, James Payne. Funeral services will be held at Brown-Dawson-Flick Funeral Home, 1350 Millville Avenue, on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Barry Clardy of the Princeton Pike Church of God officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Burial Park. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 10:00 AM to 11:00 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be directed to the Princeton Pike Church of God, 6101 Princeton Glendale Road, Hamilton, Ohio 45011. www.browndawsonflick.com

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Published by Journal-News on Jan. 3, 2013.

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Joan Mullins-Cook

January 28, 2013

I am so sorry to hear about Mike's passing. I am thinking of you Carol, Brenda, and Jeannie. You are in my prayers.

Jim Pridemore

January 6, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

January 6, 2013

I am so very sorry to hear of Mike's passing. He was one of my closest and dearest friends through school. No matter when you saw him, he always had a good word and an encouraging word.

Jewel Collett/Hensley

January 4, 2013

I am so sorry to hear about Mike's passing. May he rest in peace. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

January 3, 2013

Juanita, Carol, Brenda, and Jeannie,
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. May God comfort and sustain you through this difficult time. Fondly, Linda Copley Lemons

Eileen Vogel

January 3, 2013

Was so sorry to learn of Mike's passing. He was a very kind man and will no doubt be an angel in heaven. My prayers are with you all.

Julie (Webb) Chandley

January 3, 2013

Juanita, Carol, Brenda and Jeannie:
So sorry to hear of the passing of Mike. My deepest sympathy and thoughts are with your family during this difficult time.

Rick Turpin

January 3, 2013

Sorry to read about Mike's passing. May he rest in peace.

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