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Jack W. Payne

1923 - 2022

Jack W. Payne

1923 - 2022

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BORN

1923

DIED

2022

Jack Payne Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 3, 2022.

Payne, Jack W.

January 27, 1923 - June 2, 2022

Jack W. Payne, Television and Radio Broadcasting pioneer of 47 years, passed away on June 2nd in Omaha. He was born on January 27, 1923 in Okemah, OK, to W. L. and Mary Payne. Preceded in death by parents and by wife of 69 years, Connie; sister, Lois; and brothers: Wilson, J.R., and Joe. Survived by daughters, Karen Shaw (Ray) of Palm Desert, CA, and Jackie O'Brien (Tom) of San Antonio, TX; grandsons: Tim O'Brien of San Antonio, Doug Sandstedt (Jill) of Chandler, AZ, Raymond Shaw (Julie) of Huntington Beach, CA and David Shaw (Michelle) of Dublin, CA; great-grandson, Jackson Barry of Millis, MA; granddaughters, Wendy Barry (Jon) of Millis, and Kathryn O'Brien of Houston, TX; great-granddaughters: Emma Barry of Millis, Carly, Annika and Hannah Sandstedt of Chandler, and Madison Shaw of Dublin, CA.

Private Family Inurnment. Celebration of Life MEMORIAL SERVICE to be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to First Baptist Church in Omaha, or Marbridge Ranch in Manchaca, TX 78952.

HEAFEY-HOFFMANN-DWORAK-CUTLER

West Center Chapel, 7805 W. Center Rd.

402-391-3900 | www.heafeyheafey.com

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June 5, 2022

Lon and Jean Bernth posted to the memorial.

June 4, 2022

Pat Dahmer posted to the memorial.

June 4, 2022

Jane Workhoven posted to the memorial.

11 Entries

Lon and Jean Bernth

June 5, 2022

Karen and Ray, so sorry to hear of your fathers passing!
What an icon of Omaha! Such a gentleman, and so humble in spite of his notoriety! I think of him often especially at this time of year as the voice of the CWS!
Think of both of you and memories of our times at UNO! Great memories! May God bless you and your entire family at this time! He will be greatly missed but fondly remembered!

Pat Dahmer

June 4, 2022

I am so sorry for the loss of your father. He was a remarkable man and whose friendship I will treasure for ever. He is now safe in the arms of Jesus.

Jane Workhoven

June 4, 2022

Dear Karen and Jackie and families,
I am sorry for this difficult loss. He is at peace and no longer in any pain.
Jack was a delightful friend of our family. We looked forward to our times together. He was a true friend and gentleman with a wonderful sense of humour. Jack and Father made a special broadcast team at WOW. He will be greatly missed. Thank you for sharing him with so many fans over the years. Please know you are in our prayers and in our hearts.
Jane Workhoven

David Probst

June 4, 2022

I had the opportunity to get to really know Jack while he was at New Cassel. Not only was he a man of integrity and faith is was just a delight to be around. May you rest in peace.

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Diane Cunningham-Becker

June 4, 2022

Karan & Jackie
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember your parents from Erskine St. Also both of you as my baby sitters. Again I am sorry for your loss my prayers are with you and your families.

Chuck Andersen

June 3, 2022

I feel very proud to have known Jack Payne. Back in 1952,3,4,&5, I was honored to have been Jack's World Herald paper boy. I delivered his paper every day, and then collected every week, and I was so thrilled when he answer his door, and I would say, "collect", and he paid me 40 cents for the week. I was too nervous to visit with him about my hearing his football broadcasts, but he was one of my special customers on my paper route. I was very surprised at his age, but I would like to give my deep condolences to the family at the news of his passing, but I ask God to give the family peace of mind, and that God will grant Jack peace and comfort. Thanks for the memories! Chuck Andersen

Ray Depa

June 3, 2022

God Bless & Keep Jack. He will always be remembered as a good natured gentleman and a real broadcast pro! The broadcasting business is in dire need of people like Jack.

Marc S

June 3, 2022

Thank you for your WW2 military service

Sue Sciford Reed

June 3, 2022

I loved Jack dearly, I've missed his hugs every Sunday and talking football and baseball with him. I know he is thrilled to no end to be with Connie and his dear friend Elmer! Love and hugs to Karen and Jackie and the rest of your family.

Joann Goethe

June 3, 2022

I worked with Jack at WOW radio many many years ago. What a wonderful kind, funny, friendly man! Everyone who knew him loved him. He was the voice of the CWS and Husker football and no one is a close second. Condolences to all of his family. I know he will be greatly missed.

Jim Collin

June 3, 2022

Jack was the best announcer for the College World Series and Nebraska football, he was always a gentleman. Deepest sympathy the the family and especially Karen and Ray.

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