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Leo Richard Payne

1947 - 2026

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1947

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2026

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Sunset Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home

6801 E. Business 20

Odessa, Texas

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Leo Payne Obituary

ODESSA, TEXAS - Leo Richard Payne, 78, of Odessa, Texas, died Monday, March 9, 2026, in Odessa, Texas. Memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM, March 20, 2026, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Reverend Dr. Jimmy Braswell is officiating. Arrangements are by Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home of Odessa, Texas.

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Published by Odessa American on Mar. 14, 2026.

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6801 E. Business 20, Odessa, TX 79762

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