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Gene Payne Obituary
Gene Calvin Payne, a long time resident of Edgewater, Florida, passed away on November 6, 2014 at Halifax Hospice, Edgewater. Gene died of Melanoma cancer at the age of 66. Gene was born on July 18, 1948 in Springfield, Mo. to Lanier and Barry Joe Payne. Gene was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was amployed by the Volusia County School Board where he just received the honor of School Bus Driver of the Year. Gene was the singer of the Payne Brothers Band, a Volusia County legend. He always was a giving and kind man. He would help someone before himself. Gene always had a smile on his face. He was a member of AmVets and the American Legion. Gene is survived by his wife of 30 years, Cecile Payne, his son, Taylor Payne and his two stepsons, Ty and Troy Keen and six grandchildren. Relatives who preceded him in death were brothers, Barry Joe Payne, Larry Payne, Gary Payne and sisters Ruthie Payne McCormick and Janie Payne Wright. There will be a memorial service at Veteran's Park, 1811 S. Riverside Drive, Edgewater, at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 15, 2014. To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Gene Payne
Rob DeLoach
November 18, 2020
Something tells me Gene could have made 2020 a lot more bearable if he was around. I miss having him here to laugh about 'most everything and anything. Lots and lots of great memories.
November 6, 2015
It's been a year my dear friend. And I still miss u everyday! Your song will always remain in my heart.
Gary Harvey
November 29, 2014
Gene's light will always shine in my heart. I am sorry to learn of his passing. My condolences to family and all of those lucky enough to have been his friends. Gone but not forgotten.
God bless you all, Gary Harvey
Renice Jones
November 25, 2014
Cici, we're so sorry to hear about Gene. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Annie Crocker
November 15, 2014
CiCi and family so sorry, you are in my thought and prayer, hope to see you soon
November 15, 2014
My condolences to the Payne Family in this sad time.
Brian Clancy, NSB
November 14, 2014
To the Payne,
Our deepest sorrow and sympathy for your loss. Gene was a kind and funny gentlemen, and will be missed.
I will see you guys at his service .
Kindest Regards,
Danny Troian & Family
Patt Rush
November 14, 2014
Gene was a very special man; a great bus driver for Volusia County Schools; and a true friend. Rest in Peace Mr. Payne.
Rob & Sandy DeLoach
November 13, 2014
One of my lifelong all time favorite comrades in music. The times we had are some of my best memories. I'll miss seeing you across the street at the dog park almost daily, but will always remember you as one of the finest human beings I have ever known.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to your wife and children as well as the incredible extended Payne family. God Bless.
George StPierre
November 13, 2014
play "all the young dude's"
George StPierre
November 13, 2014
Cecile "CiCi Payne" this is your brother so sorry to hear about gene. Love you so much Cecile. Peace and love, Talk to you soon.
George StPierre ?
L K
November 13, 2014
November 13 2014
Gone! but not forgotten. Those God keeps in His memory they become precious in His eyes. Psalms 116:5
Nancy Mallory
November 13, 2014
CiCi and family, I am so sorry to hear about Gene. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Gary & Terry Everett
November 12, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Geno
November 12, 2014
So sorry to hear about my buddy "Mean Gene". I also met Gene at the NSB Dog Park where we spent years together on our daily visits. I always looked forward to seeing him and the band playing around town and had many great nights of fun. I'll miss you bro.
Paula and Ron Phillips
November 12, 2014
I met Gene 3 years ago at the new smyrna beach dog park and that was my lucky day. My condolences to the entire Payne family.
Kathleen Fitzgerald
November 11, 2014
I met Gene (and Taylor) a few years ago at the dog park. He'd pull up in the red Bronco with Marley, Sammy and Patches chomping at the bit to get out & play. Gene was very good to his dogs, he always talked fondly of his family and of his job delivering the kids to school and back home again. He always had a smile when he talked about driving the school bus. Nice guy, so glad I had the pleasure to meet him. Caring thoughts to all that are missing him now.
Bob Lavender
November 11, 2014
I can always remember sitting next to Gene while he was on break from the band and in a matter of a few seconds we both be laughing. That was the kind of person he was. God Bless you Gene.
Jay Sapp
November 11, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mary Ellen Baker
November 11, 2014
My deepest sympathy to the Payne families. I will miss Gene very much. Hope to see you again, Gene, on HIGHWAY 61 <3
November 11, 2014
Gene you will be missed yes you always had a smile I had the honor to be a co worker of yours driving the big yellow bus, may we see you again when its our time I now pray for your family in the emptyness they will endure God bless all Robin Benishek
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