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Joseph Theodore Payne Sr.

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Joseph Payne Obituary

Joseph Theodore Payne Sr., 82, of Wirtz, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2011. He was born May 10, 1929, a son of the late Luther and Grace Smallwood Payne. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda McGinniss; two brothers; and five sisters. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Ellen Payne; son, Joseph T. Payne Jr.; daughters, Paula Wardlaw, Sharon Buppert, Cynthia Payne, Angela Amaya, Lori Payne, and Robin Wolfrey; 19 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; sister, Alice Kirk, of Farmingdale, N.J.; and a number of nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Funeral services will be conducted from Conner-Bowman Funeral Chapel, 2 p.m., Saturday, July 30, 2011, with Pastor Rick Poland officiating. Services in Maryland will be conducted by Borgwardt Funeral Home, 4400 Powder Mill Road, Beltsville, Maryland 20705. His family will receive friends Saturday one hour prior to the service beginning at 1 p.m. at Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, Route 220 at Wirtz Road, Rocky Mount, 334-5151. www.connerbowman.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Jul. 29, 2011.

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July 31, 2011

I have known Joe for years - he was certainly a cat bird! We always enjoyed seeing & joking with him. He will be missed geatly! His family are in all our thoughts and prayers.
From everyone at Browns Mobile Home Supply "We Will Miss You Joe"

Lorrie Byrd

July 31, 2011

I worked at Browns Mobile Home Supply where Joe visited often. I only wish I had had known in advance of his passing. To his family - Joe and family are in my thoughts.

Lisa Adams

July 29, 2011

I work at the propane company where Joe purchased L.P. Gas, he was a good person and we will miss him. My husband aslo purchased some cows from him some years ago. Your family is in our thoughts & prayers.

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