Parker Alan Payne

Parker Alan Payne, 19, of Cynthiana, Indiana, passed away Friday, November 21, 2025.
Parker was born in Evansville, Indiana on October 2, 2006. He was a 2025 graduate of New Tech Institute and played football for Central High School. Parker was just accepted as an apprentice for the pipefitters union and was a member of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local #136. He was of the Catholic faith, being baptized and having his first communion at St. Mary's. In his free time, Parker enjoyed being outside working on trucks, cooking and going fishing. He had an outgoing personality and a great attitude. He loved spending time with family and his friends. Parker will be remembered for his vibrant spirit, his great attitude and making life brighter for everyone around him. We will always cherish the memories of his zest for life.
Parker is survived by his mother, Andrea (Payne) Spaulding (Justin); brothers, Tyler Spaulding, Zachary Spaulding and Alex Spaulding; grandparents, Gary and Vicki Payne; grandmother, Joan Cole; his girlfriend, Ariah Nagashima and by many cousins, aunts and uncles.
Parker was preceded in death by his grandfather, Brian Cole.
A Mass of the Resurrection will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 918 W. Mill Rd., Evansville, IN 47710 with Father Jason Gries officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
Friends may visit from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at Browning Funeral Home, 738 Diamond Ave., Evansville, IN 47711 and again from 1:00 pm until mass time on Wednesday at the church.