Donald M. "Donnie" Payne

Donald M. "Donnie" Payne obituary

Donald M. "Donnie" Payne

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Aug

10

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Dewberry Baptist Church

150 Dewberry Church Road, Chatsworth, GA 30705

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Aug

10

Memorial service

3:00 p.m.

Dewberry Baptist Church

150 Dewberry Church Road, Chatsworth, GA 30705

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Donald Payne Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Peeples Funeral Home and Crematory - Chatsworth from Jul. 28 to Jul. 30, 2025.

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Mr. Donald "Donnie" M. Payne, age 63, of Eton, GA, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025 at PruittHealth Hospice Center in LaFayette, GA. Donnie was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Payne; twin brother, Ronald "Ronnie" M. Payne. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Mitchell and Taylor Payne of Resaca, GA; daughter, Allie Payne of Chatsworth; brothers and sister-in-law, William and Louise Payne of Chatsworth and Edward Payne of Eton, GA; sisters, Harriett Adams of Chatsworth and Linda Addington of Crandall, GA; many cousins, nieces, and nephew also survive. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mr. Donald "Donnie" M. Payne will be held on Sunday, August 10, 2025 at 3:00 pm in the fellowship hall of Dewberry Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Bowen officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery at a later date. The family will receive friends in the fellowship hall on Sunday, August 10, 2025 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Peeples Funeral Home to aid with final expenses. Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth has been entrusted with the arrangements for Mr. Donald Payne.

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Upcoming Events

Aug

10

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Dewberry Baptist Church

150 Dewberry Church Road, Chatsworth, GA 30705

Send Flowers

Aug

10

Memorial service

3:00 p.m.

Dewberry Baptist Church

150 Dewberry Church Road, Chatsworth, GA 30705

Send Flowers