John William Payne

PAYNE, John W., age 86, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at his home. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Dollie Payne; brother, James E. Payne, and wife of 60 years, Mary Katherine Payne. John is survived by his children, Carol (Ray) Brock and Sue (Gary) McDaniel; grandchildren, Jeffrey (Carrie) Collins, Amy (David) Ruth, Carrie (Phil) Collins, and Tammy McDaniel; great grandchildren, Brittany and Amber Powell, Kylee Kieme, Allie and Lilly Parker; sisters, Mabel Sumpter and Anna Lou Lewis, both of Florida, as well as his loving in-laws, nieces and nephews. He was a WWII Navy veteran served on the U.S.S. Phillipe. He retired after 30 years of service at GM Moraine. John enjoyed camping, fishing, boating, and was an avid western movie buff. He was a loving father and grandfather, whom will be dearly missed. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 24, 2009 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3940 Kettering Blvd., Kettering. Pastor Joseph Shihady officiating. Interment to follow at Miami Valley Memory Gardens. Family will receive friends from 10:00 am until the time of service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Dayton.