Bruce Payte Obituary
Bruce Wayne Payte, 73, of Mount Ida, AR passed away November 16, 2024, in Hot Springs, AR. Bruce was born April 13, 1951, in Golden CO, to Clarence Elmer and Viola Fay Payte. He is preceded in death by both parents, two sisters Betty Wheeler, and Mildred Hess.
Bruce is survived by three sons, Michael Payte and wife Trista, Jeffery Payte, Harley Payte, and one daughter Tisha Luk and husband Brandon, grandchildren Alexis Grisham and husband Matt, Dylan Payte and wife Hannah, Nicholas Manasco, and Devon Payte, four great grandchildren Hudson, Haisley, Zia, and Phoenix, brothers Clarence Payte, Ralph Payte and Jerry Payte, nieces, nephews and a host of other family and friends.
Arrangements are under the direction of Thornton Funeral Home in Mount Ida. Guest register at www.thorntonfh.com.
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211 Luzerne Street, Mount Ida, AR 71957
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