William Layton Payne, 61, formerly of Harrisonburg, VA and more recently of Chatham, VA, passed away early Friday morning, April 16, 2010 at Morehead Memorial Hospital. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Please contact People's Baptist Church for the exact time and date. Mr. Payne was born March 24, 1949 in Harrisonburg, VA, son of the late Clarence Frank and Minnie Crawford Payne. He was a US Air Force veteran, having served two years in the Vietnam War. He was a career-long electrician. Surviving is his wife, Leanna Payne of the home; his three daughters, Caryn Hirtriter and husband, Chris of Harrisonburg, VA, Jessica Hamilton and husband, Jayson, also of Harrisonburg, and Rachel Mann and husband, Branham of Houston, TX; son, Chris Payne of Harrisonburg; nine grandchildren; three sisters, Shirley Schifflett, Maxine Sellers, and Louise Hawl; and brother, Malcolm Payne. In lieu of flowers the family gratefully requests memorial contributions be made to Fair Funeral Home, PO Box 337, Eden, NC 27288 to assist with the cost of services; or to Peoples Baptist Church, 3523 Spotswood Trail, Harrisonburg, VA. Online condolences may be offered to Payne family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Dear Leanna & Family, We are praying for you and knowing that you will find peace in the knowledge that Bill is finally home with Jesus. The days ahead will be hard, but know that many are praying for you and that you will be held up by the arms of Christ! We love you.
Bruce, Mary, Drew & Logan Bowman
Chris, know that Josh & I are thinking of you at this difficult time. If you need anything. let us know.
Josh & Robin Hensley
We are so sad to hear of Bill's passing. He was a dear friend and we will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Mark and Jackie Finch and family
So sorry to hear about your loss. Bill was such a great friend to my Grandparents, Bud and Ollie Stump and to my Aunt, Linda Fischer. I'm so thankful that he was in their lives. My heart and prayers go out to you.
Kelly Myers
Pam & I are truly saddened by this news of Bill's passing. He was my best friend growing up in Washington, D.C. & Maryland. We did a lot of crazy things together and were almost inseperable away from our different high schools. We had a great appreciation for fast cars and making them look good. Bill's on the highway to heaven and one day I'll pull up right beside him, look over and give him thumbs up. To Leanna, find comfort in his love for you and know that you'll see him again someday. Until that time, keep looking up and trusting in God. Love from his buddy, Bruce and wife Pam Hallila
Bruce A. Hallila
Dear Leanna & Family, My deepest sympathy for your loss. I had the pleasure of getting to know Bill while working at Eck Supply. He was a great man with a big heart and he will be greatly missed. Please know that you are all in my thoughts. Beth Brown
Beth Brown
Leanna and Family, My deepest sympathy to you all. Bill was a great person and I am thankful that I met him. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Rick Loudon
Chris, Just want you to know we are thinking about you during this difficult time in your life in the passing of your dad. Just keep your memories close, they are yours forever. Shelly, Lauren & Lexi
Shelly Biller
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