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Amechie O. "Gee-Gee" Payne
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Amechie unexpectedly passed away on August 3 rd, 2024 at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. The son
of John Payne and the late Rosemarie Patterson, Amechie attended Harrisburg High School,
Class of 1975, where he set a record while playing football and he also enjoyed playing
basketball and had a passion for all sports. After graduation he held multiple maintenance
positions. Amechie was a loving and giving person to all, he also had a special love for animals.
Amechie is proceeded in death by his mother, Rosemarie Patterson, his sister Debbie Gibson
and his son, James Payne. Amechie leaves to celebrate his life, his father, John Payne, his
brothers, Ernest Payne, Todd and Jay Gibson, his sister, Karen Steele his son, Amechie Walker
Sr. (Natalie), 9 grandchildren, Courtney Blanding (Jourdan), Amechie Walker Jr., Jaenyla
Thomas, London and Titus walker, Jayonce, Ceyone, Cajanae, and Aaminah Payne, numerous
aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Amechie will be missed by all, even the beloved animals he took care of.
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Tina Baltimore
August 27, 2025
How did this happen? I am still at a loss for words trying to figure out what happened a year later!! You are truly missed my friend
Ruby Giles-Baylor
March 23, 2025
I am in total shock! How on earth did I not know that Meechie passed away. To Vanessa, Earnest, and his children/grands, eventhough it's coming up a year ago, I still will pray for God's peace and comfort for each of you, and you all have my sincere condolences
Ruby Giles-Baylor
Tina Baltimore
October 14, 2024
Meechie was a good and caring friend. He will be greatly missed. Rest in peace my friend.
Jimetta Matthews
August 14, 2024
My condolences the the Payne family. May fond memories keep of him help you to get you through the difficult times. Growing up in the same area, I simply remember Meechie being kind and saying hi, with a great smile. Rest easy Meechie.
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