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Larry Payne Obituary
He leaves memories to daughter Jessica Brianne and grandchildren Trevis (24), Taia(21), Trenton(16), and little MaeLi(9). Loving niece and caregiver Gynnise Lianne, sisters Barbara "Judy" Williams and Annalisa "Lisa" Anderson and a host of nieces and nephews. Longtime loving friend Joanne Colbert, and special "Bruh" Tyrone Alfred. Larry just wanted each and everyone of us to remember all the good times that we shared with him.
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Joann Colbert
January 23, 2024
Walking in the wooded areas down Hickory St. Just talking and laughing both as teenagers, then Adults. Moments I will always cherish and remember, about your softer side. Missing late night conservation and foot rubs on Your Mother's Porch.... Dances in My Mind like Christmas....Truly A FRIEND INDEED Missing You Everyday!!
Sandra Howard Knox
February 18, 2022
I grew up with Larry over 50yrs. We grew up in a village were we all looked out for one another and he will be truly missed
Love moore
February 16, 2022
I'm so so sorry for your loss praying for the family
Ann (Cook) Lacey
February 6, 2022
Offering our condolences to Lisa, Judy and all who knew and loved Dobe.
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Ronnie Terry Indpls,In.
January 31, 2022
To the Payne family! you have my deepest condolences! Dobe and I were like brothers, we go all the way back to 1962,Dobe RIP MY FRIEND!
Wylene Edwards
January 31, 2022
The Edwards family is deeply saddened by the loss of your dear loved one.
Gynnise Gilbert
January 31, 2022
A tree will be planted in a forest in need.
LaDonna Hunter
January 30, 2022
Rest easy Dobe! To the family my deepest condolences praying for you!
Antenette Haywood
January 29, 2022
My deepest condolences to a good friend love ya Dobe
Reginald Haywood (Sarge)
January 29, 2022
To Lisa, Judy and the entire family. I can remember all the wild and crazy epidsodes that I had with my childhood, high school friend and buddy (Dobe). Times were good and life real easy. I will always cherish the memories. May you rest in peace my friend. Reggie
Darlene Clayton
January 29, 2022
Lisa and The Payne Family,
Our Prayers and Condolences to your family.
We love growing up with all of you in our neighborhood. Attending Crosby, West Junior High and Central-Hower Schools. The Cession and King Families (Eddie Cession, Gwen King-Marlowe, Darlene King-Clayton, Alto L King Jr., Henry Dennis King, and Amelia Cession-Wilkins)
Ronnie Hicks
January 29, 2022
Love and condolences to Lisa and Judy and all All the Payne family.Remembering all the things we done together growing up on Doyle St.
Willie E. Haywood Jr.
January 28, 2022
We had a lots of good times together among our family and friends along Valley/Silver/Hickory street. West Jr. High and good old CHS.
Rest In Peace Dobe Here´s a toast to you.
Joann Colbert
January 28, 2022
Sending my sincere Love and Condolences to The Payne Family during the lost of their Father, Brother, Uncle and other relatives. Feeling deep Sorrow and Sympathy within my own Spirit for the lost my High School Sweetheart and My Faithful Friend of fifty years. I will miss those 3am Phone Calls and ALL the Secrets, Laughter and Soul Truth we shared.... Even those Special foot rubs you would give after a long day standing on my feet..... How your Mother would Laugh at us being silly. Rest my friend and Enjoy time with your Parents and Brothers. We will be Okay knowing you're Okay . LOVING YOU A LIFETIME... La La.. Never Goodbye
Renata Hill
January 28, 2022
Deepest condolences to the family.RIH Larry
Tyrone BaBa Alford
January 28, 2022
He was my friend and Brother u will truly miss Rest my friend
Vanessa Gray Jackson
January 28, 2022
I'm so sorry family, I knew larry all my life, he loved to pick with us a lot and would laugh, if he loved you, he truly loved you he would be right there, larry will be truly missed!! My love to all the family, GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Vivi
January 28, 2022
To Lisa and Judy, my condolences ... RIP Dobe ... God rest your soul ...
LaVerne Hunter Claxton
January 28, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Joann Colbert
January 28, 2022
To The Payne Family sending Love and Condolences during the lost of your Father, Brother, Uncle and other Love ones. Larry was truly my lifetime companion, from High school sweethearts to everlasting Best friend I will be truly miss him and our 3am talks, the foot rubs he use to give after standing on my feet all day when I visit with him and his mother. My HEART is heavy with sadness, but I'm glad he is at PEACE . Sleep on in the comfort of Heaven and Enjoy your Parents and Brothers throughout Eternity.... ALWAYS LOVING YOU... La-La.... Never Goodbye.
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