Robert Lee Payne 82 of Hurricane died Saturday, July 19, 2014 at CAMC Memorial Division surrounded by his family and a host of friends after a sudden illness.
He was a graduate of So Charleston High School and attended Morris Harvey College. He was a U. S. Navy Veteran, a member of the St. Albans Masonic Lodge #58 AF & AM and retired from Chemical Leaman Tank Lines at Institute.
He is survived by his wife and soul mate of 54 years, Opal Miller Payne, Wonderful son Tony (Tonya) Payne of Hurricane, Two grandchildren who were the love of his life, Ashlee and Tyler Payne of Hurricane, Brother: Bill (Juanita) Payne of Ravenswood, Brother in Law: Edgar Gene Miller, Sisters in Law: Shirley (David) Waldron and Kathy Reed. Special Nephews: Eddie (Drema) Walker and Randy (Sherry) Payne.
Funeral services will be 11:00 am on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at the Curry Funeral Home Chapel, 2097 Childress Rd., Alum Creek, with Pastor Mark Thaxton Officiating. Family and friends will gather From 6 to 8 PM on Tuesday at the funeral home. A graveside service with military graveside rites by the Alum Creek VFW 4768 will be held at the Miller Family Cemetery on Saturday August 9, 2014 at 2:00 pm for all who wish to come.
The family would like to give a special thank you to Dr. Sampath, Dr. Keith, Dr. Joseph, Dr. White, Dr. Matulis, Dr. Ashaab, Dr. Gray, the nursing staff on 4 South, 5 West, open heart recovery and Cath Lab for the great care Robert received during this illness.
Tony and family,
So sorry that you suffered the loss of your father. We did not know in time to make a personal visit to pay our respects. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless and help with the healing process as time goes forward.
Tommy and Margo West
Opal, words can’t say how sorry we are for your loss. Bob was a special person and will be deeply missed. We were blessed to have known him.
Love,
Cathy and Paul
We are truly sorry for your loss – please know that The Strasburg Express and the community of our followers are with you in love and prayers.
I am sorry for your loss. I pray God looks over your family.
– James Deal
Opal and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. Know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We so enjoyed the years we spent as neighbors. If we can do anything please let us know, we have lost track of where you are now living.
Dick and Lillian Miller
Cheyenne Valley neighbors
Opal and family, Mom (Carroll Miller Moore) and I are so sorry for your loss. Prayers that God will comfort you at this time of sorrow. Bob was a wonderful classmate of moms and I was extremely honored to have met you both at the class reunions. No words can express your loss and our heartfelt sympathy is with you.
We are both so sorry for your loss. May you find some peace during this difficult time. Remember that even if you are unable to hold and see him, that he will always be close in your heart and your memories will keep him alive forever.
Kennith & Edith Yates, Benton, AR
Tony if there’s anything me and my family can do for you and your family let me know
We are so very sorry for your loss!! Please know that the Express community as well as the Strasburg community has you all in our thoughts and prayers! Praying God will give you strength to get through this difficult time!
Opal, Tony, Tonya, Ashlee and Tyler
There are no words we can say that will lessen your heartbreak. You have many wonderful memories of your Bob, Dad and Grandpa, and with time, those good memories will shine through and make you smile again because he’ll be forever with you in those memories.
Our thoughts and prayers be with you… Love, Angie, Caiti and Natalie Watson.
Bill and Juanita,Our prayers and sympathy are with you and the Payne/Miller families.May the loving comfort of our Heavenly Father and His Son surround you with peace during this time of sorrow and remind you of the eternal promise of a glad tomorrow., Love and Blessings Chet and Margaret Gibson
Tony and Tonya and family
We are so sorry about your dad’s and father in law’s passing. We have you in our thoughts and prayers
Robert and Judy Blackburn