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William Payne Obituary
July 26, 1941 - April 19, 2021
Warner Robins, Georgia - William Browning Payne, age 79, entered into rest April 19, 2021.
Mr. Payne was born July 26, 1941 in Macon, GA to the late William Wanzie Payne and Alice Simpson Payne. Mr. Payne was a sheet metal mechanic and retired from Robins Air Force Base. He was a long-time resident of Warner Robins, GA, having made Aiken, SC his home since August 2020. He was a devout Christian and loved to read. He was a quiet but distinguished man - with wisdom beyond his years. Mr. Payne took pride in anything he did. He loved all of his children unconditionally. He will be missed.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, George and Bobby Payne.
Survivors include his wife of over fifty years, Peggy Payne; a daughter, Tammie Dunagan (Norman), Aiken, SC; two sons, William Payne and Keith Payne, both of Warner Robins, GA; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Donna Mathis (Wayne); and a brother, Sandy Payne.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 26, 2021 at The Warner Robins Church of The Nazarene, with Pastor David Miller officiating. Interment will be private in Magnolia Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to The Warner Robins Church of The Nazarene at 300 Lois Dr, Warner Robins, GA 31093.
The Historic George Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 211 Park Ave., SW, Aiken, SC 29801 (803.649.6234), has charge of arrangements.
Expressions of sympathy for the family may be left by visiting www.georgefuneralhomes.com
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Memories and Condolences
for William Payne
Mita Payne Frazier
April 12, 2025
Just now becoming aware of Bill's passing. Yes he was a devout Christian and is living with Jesus and parents and siblings in Heaven. To Peggy and the children my condolences
Edward Strawmier
April 29, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Joe Alligood
April 28, 2021
Bill was a wonderful guy, friend and coworker .... so sorry to here this sad news...Prayers for him and family and may God Bless!!!
Donald Sims
April 27, 2021
Bill was a Great man and mechanic. I worked with him many years. He will be missed by many. Prayers for his family.
Stanley Harrell
April 26, 2021
My prayers and condolences to the family. Heaven gained a great man and the world is a lesser place. Mr. Bill was a fine man and mechanic. It was an honor to work with him and consider him a friend.
TRENTON SCOTT
April 26, 2021
MY CONDOLENCES TO THE PAYNE FAMILY, I WORKED WITH BILL FOR MANY YEARS AT ROBINS
David Lewis
April 25, 2021
My prayers are to Bills family for comfort during the passing of their loved one. Bill was a solid work friend for many years in the many areas of the C-130 mission works. He was a skillful, knowledgeable, aircraft craftsman that all around him knew. He was a mentor to many...including myself.
Rest well my friend,
David M. Lewis
james landreau
April 25, 2021
Bill, sorry to hear about your father passing. Hope you remember me from the 94th APS.
M/Sgt James Landreau
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