Guy Joseph Payne

Guy Joseph Payne, age 99, of Homer, Georgia passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2015.

Mr. Payne was born on November 24, 1915 in Hart County, GA., to the late John and Byrd Hope Payne. He was also preceded in death by wife Helen Grimsley Payne; and brothers, Fred, Roy, and William Payne. Mr. Payne was a member of Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church, and was a WWII veteran having served in the United States Army. He retired from his career as a truck driver for Atlanta Linen Service with 35 years of service.

Survivors include sister Julia Williams, Homer; sister-in-law Irma Payne, Homer; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Graveside Services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 17, 2015 at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church cemetery with Jerry Payne officiating.

The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. on Friday January 16, 2015.

Flowers are accepted and special memorials may be made to Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church,in care of Irma Payne, 105 Gallery Drive, Homer, GA. 30547.

Arrangements are in care of Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, Georgia. 706-778-7123

Those wishing to express online condolences to the Payne family may do so by visiting our website at www.whitfieldfuneralhomes.com.