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Virginia Beach - Dr. Charles Franklin Payne, Jr.
Having slipped the bounds of earth May 10, 2016, Dr. Charles F. Payne went on to the pavilions of glory to be with his loved ones, his Savior Jesus Christ and to worship the Creator. He was born on November 11, 1933 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Charles and Willie Mae Payne. He is preceded in death by a sister, Dr. F. Anne Payne.
Dr. Payne was appointed as a midshipman to the United States Naval Academy soon after high school yet went onto Wake Forest University and the Bowman Gray School of Medicine, graduating in 1958. After internship, he became a naval flight surgeon in Pensacola, Florida, completed his residency at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA and then studied to become a dermatopathologist at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology in Washington, DC.
For the next 20 years, Dr. Payne served his country in the Navy Medical Corps and raised and educated a family of seven children. Retiring as a Captain, he went into private practice in the Tidewater Virginia area and continued for the next 40 years as a dermatologist. He often discussed with people how they would get to Heaven, and that God provided him guidance along the way. He leaves behind a devoted family, staff, friends and numerous patients hoping they will follow in his footsteps.
Dr. Payne is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Sheila; five sons, Chuck, David, Mark (Gayle), Jeff, Scott (Danielle), as well as two daughters, Cheri Payne Shervin (Berk), and Lynda Payne Hofheimer (Clay); and 15 grandchildren: Trey, Katie, Jessica, Caroline, CJ, Teddy, Hunter, Wade, Ethan, Morgan, Truman, Ashley, Vivian, Ellana and Bethany.
A celebration of Dr. Payne's life will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 11am at Centenary United Methodist Church in Portsmouth, VA, where he worshiped and where he served the Portsmouth community for over 30 years.
The Payne family is especially thankful to Bon Secours Hospice and the loving care provided by Sherry Colbert. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Bon Secours Hospice, 485 Rodman Ave. Portsmouth, VA 23707. Online condolences may be made at FamilyChoiceFunerals.com.
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Shirley Hodges
July 4, 2018
He was my Doctor for a very long time. I moved to Florida, and returned back to the area, and I came back looking for him. He was the best, and will always be remembered.
I miss you Dr. Payne.
Barbara & Sal DiPrima
May 30, 2016
He was my DR. and best friend for 30 years. Was there to say my goodbye just after he closed the office for good. I told him I didn't want to see his name in this obit. guess he didn't listen very well. Will always remember him and Judy for many years to come
~thank you for just being you~
Barbara & Sal DiPrima
Gayle Payne
May 22, 2016
Big Daddy holding his 12th grandchild
Gayle Payne
May 22, 2016
Dr. Payne with one of his 15 grandchildren
May 17, 2016
May 17, 2016
I worked for Dr. Payne for 13yrs, he was a wonderful man, boss and friend. I loved him so much. He taught me that even though he was a doctor, do not be intimidated by him because he put his pants on the same way I did, one leg at a time. I never forgot that and still being in the medical field, that will always be in my mind. He was an honest warm loving person who cherished his friends and family. I will forever be proud to have had him for my boss and friend. The world has lost a wonderful person. RIP, love Sheryl Law
Patricia Pate
May 17, 2016
Uncle Charles was very kind and showed a sincere interest in each and every person. Prayers and love to all the family~
Shelby Stevens
May 16, 2016
Both my daughter and I were patients of Dr. Payne for many years. He was a wonderful doctor & demonstrated exceptional compassion. Our prayers are with his family.
Shelby & Kimberly Stevens
Larry Collingsworth
May 15, 2016
I was his patient for decades and loved him. My prayers for his loved ones.
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