Charlie Payne

Charlie Payne obituary, Safford, AZ

Charlie Payne

Charlie Payne Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Vining Funeral Home - Safford on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Charles Dean Payne, of Safford, entered life eternal Monday morning, May 5, 2025, at his residence. He was 80. Charlie joined his loving wife, Sandee, who preceded him in July of 2024.
Funeral services for Charlie will be conducted Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., at the Mt. Graham Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Bishop Jonathon Stailey of the Artesia Ward. Concluding services will follow in the John Family Cemetery.
Family will receive friends Wednesday morning, May 14, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. until 9:45 a.m., in the Relief Society room of the Mt. Graham Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Charlie, please visit our Tree Store.

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