Larry “Joe” Payne

Larry “Joe” Payne, age 76, of Oakwood, GA passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Frances Martin Payne; brother, Maurice Payne. He is survived by his wife of forty-two years, Kathy Barnes Payne, Oakwood, GA; Children, Allen (Diane) Payne, Flowery Branch, GA, Scott (Amanda) Payne, Gainesville, GA, Lisa (Frank) Huners, Buford, GA; grandchildren, Allena, Josh (Brittney) Payne, Kerri, Cheyenne, Katelyn, Adam, Will,  Alston; great-grandchildren, Zander, Sawyer, Kylie Belle; brother, Ricky Payne, Flowery Branch, GA; several nieces, nephews and cousins.  Mr. Payne was born March 22,1942  in Gainesville, GA. He was retired from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention “CDC”  in Atlanta, GA as a technical equipment repair man after thirty-three and half years. He was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church, Flowery Branch, GA.  A Celebration of Life service will be held at Lakeland Baptist Church in Buford, GA with Pastor Brian Rhodes officiating. Service date is pending. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lakeland Baptist Church 4667 Thompson Mill Rd. Buford, GA 30519  in memory of  Larry “Joe” Payne