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Michael Payne Obituary

Michael Ray Payne, 53, of Williamsburg died Friday, January 6, 2006. He graduated from Lee-Davis High School in Mechanicsville, Va. Michael resided in Williamsburg for five years. He was currently employed by Apollo Press. He had been in the printing industry for over 30 years. He was a member of the local congregation of Jehovah Witnesses in Williamsburg. He was devoted to his God, Jehovah. He was active in his faith as his health would permit. Among Michael's greatest loves was music, as a hobby he enjoyed being a DJ at various functions, boating, playing the drums, sports and his beloved pets. Michael leaves behind his beloved wife and best friend of 33 years, Sandra Payne; his father, Raymond I. Payne; and a host of loving relations that he considered brothers and sisters, and nieces and nephews that he deeply cherished. Michael is preceded in death by his mother, Vera Ann Payne. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, January 14, 2 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, 5493 Mooretown Road, Williamsburg.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Jan. 10, 2006.

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Camie Coleman Carpenter

January 22, 2006

I am Mikes cousin. I had lost touch with him and have tried so hard to reconnect . I am heart-broken that this happened . I loved him and Sandra so much . I pray that I get the oppurtunity to hug him in paradise. In the meantime I pray for all who loved him . He was such a special person.

Much Love Camie Coleman Carpenter

Harvey Wark

January 12, 2006

Never met Mike, but know his dad Ray, and Bea in Richmond. We had heard about Mike from Ray and are glad to know he died faithful to Jehovah.

Christian love from Harvey and Claudette (currently in Florida).

Juneen Talbott

January 11, 2006

Havent seen Mike in several years. So sorry to hear of his death. I wish I had gotten to know him better, after he regained his love for Jehovah. Will see him after the ressurection. My love and prayers are with his family during their loss. Love to Sandra.....

Ann VanBuren

January 10, 2006

I'm so sorry to hear about Mike. I have many fond memories of him throughout the years.

May Jehovah ease your grief. One day we will see our loved ones again, but until then we just have to put one foot in front of the other.

I'll be thinking of you, Sandra and Ray.

Ann (Costea) VanBuren

Mary Williard

January 10, 2006

Mike will be remembered by many as a kind, sweet and upstanding man with a song in his heart and will be greatly missed. Knowing Mike blessed my life in many ways.

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