James R. Payne, Sr.

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Gaylord Community Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Gaylord

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December 18, 2025

James Payne, Sr. Obituary

James ‘Jim’ Robert Payne Sr. passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday, December 18, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mayree Payne, his brother Robert ‘Rusty’ (Libby) Payne, his children James Jr. (Mary)... Read James Payne, Sr.'s Obituary