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Howard Payne Obituary
December 23, 1948 - March 31, 2022
ABINGDON, Va.
Howard Lawrence "Larry" Payne Sr., 73, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on March 31, 2022, at his residence.
He was born on December 23, 1948, to the late Rev. Joseph Franklin and Mary Clark Payne.
Mr. Payne served his country in the United States Navy. He loved to work in his garden, was a talented wood worker, an avid walker, and a music lover. He was a member of Abingdon Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, chairman of the property committee, and co-chairman of ushers and greeters. He always had a welcoming smile and a warm greeting.
Including his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Ann Mowell; and one brother, Frank Payne.
Survivors include, his loving wife of 23 years, Rose Payne; son, Howard Payne Jr. and wife, Karen; daughter, Penny Payne; grandson, Sawyer Payne; nephew, Joe Payne; niece, Kelly Payne Briggs-Waldrop; also a large extended family who loved him dearly.
Visitation will be held from 1 until 2 p.m. Saturday, April, 2, 2022, at Abingdon Baptist Church. A funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. at Abingdon Baptist Church with Pastor Bill Bryan and the Rev. Steven Pollard officiating. A committal service will follow at Knollkreg Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Abingdon Baptist Church.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.frostfuneralhome.com.
Frost Funeral Home and Cremation Services is honored to serve the family of Mr. Payne.
Frost Funeral Home and Cremation Services
250 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210
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Christine Carroll
April 2, 2022
May God comfort you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Birgit, Bernie and Janice Dilgert
April 1, 2022
Dear Rose and Family
Please accept our heartfelt condolences during this time of loss. What a remarkable man Larry was! Although we only meet him briefly, that was clearly evident. May God's perfect peace surround you now and in the days ahead.
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