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Donald Payne

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Donald Payne obituary, 1930-2020, Carmel, IN

BORN

1930

DIED

2020

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1621 E. Greyhound Pass

Carmel, Indiana

Donald Payne Obituary

Donald Payne

Carmel - Donald Alexander Payne, 90, of Carmel, passed away November 25, 2020. He was born June 2, 1930 in Indianapolis, son of Alexander Legrand and Sadie Olive Payne.

Don worked over 50 Years in the Specialty Advertising Industry promoting businesses across the country. He served as Vice President of Joe Myers Advertising; Vice President and co-owner of Nicholson-Payne and finally President and owner of Don Payne Advertising.

In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Lynn Blackburn Payne; second wife, Pastor Vicki Jefferies Payne, to whom he was married 46 years; daughter, Cynthia Cleveringa Salings, and stepdaughter, Debbie Jefferies.

Survivors include three sons, Joseph (Laura) Payne, Randal (Debbie Green) Payne and Gregory Payne; grandson, Richard Cleveringa, Jr.; step-grandson, Josh Jefferies; and stepson, Phillip (Barbara) Jefferies.

In compliance with the CDC regulations of Covid 19, there will not be a service; however, a Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.

Please visit www.bussellfamilyfunerals.com to read Donald's complete obituary.

Arrangements: Bussell Family Funerals Carmel-Westfield.

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Published by The Indianapolis Star from Dec. 8 to Dec. 13, 2020.

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