Shawn K. Payne
October 18, 1965 ~ January 25, 2023
Shawn K. Payne
57, of Brownsburg, passed away on January 25, 2023, at home. Shawn was born on October 18, 1965 in Ft. Walton, Florida to Donal K. Payne and Ellen Jeannette Payne.
Shawn grew up in Hendricks County and was a 1984 graduate of Brownsburg High School. Shawn honorably served in the U.S. Air Force. After service, Shawn served as an officer at the Hendricks County Jail and later worked for Animal Control in Hendricks County. However, racing and photography were his passions. He was fortunate to find a position as a photographer for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He loved his job as it allowed him to follow his passions. In addition to racing, Shawn loved animals of all kinds and was a member of the International Plastic Modelers’ Society U.S.A. He will be remembered for his kind heart and his tremendous artistic abilities with plastic models and photography.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Jeannette Payne.
He is survived by his father Donal K. Payne, brothers Adrian Payne (Angie), Aaron Payne (Jill), cousin Shannon Sutche, nieces Anna, Jessica and nephew Alan.
Family and friends will gather to celebrate Shawn’s life on Wednesday, Feb. 1st from 12-2pm at Carlisle Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville, with services starting at 2pm Wednesday in the funeral home. Burial will follow the services in Mooresville Cemetery, with military honors.
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Mary Patricia,Stewart & family has purchased Dish Garden for Shawn Payne
Shawn was a very sweet and kind man. I am so deeply sorry for your loss. We had the best times working together at the Indianapolis motor speedway. He was a good friend and will be dearly missed. I wish I could have seen him more recently.
Tom Jones, MD has purchased Sympathy Garden for Shawn Payne
Shawn had a cute memory of me cutting his and his brothers’ hair on our holiday gatherings. He said he was my favorite nephew. I would smile and say “you are my favorite Shawn.” Love you, honey
Shawn was a sweet, kind, funny and generous friend and fellow photog. He will be greatly missed. Go gentle into the good night and fly high my friend.❣️🙏🏁
Rhonda Angrick has purchased Cherished Moments – Red & White for Shawn Payne
We were so shocked when we read the pots. Shawn was one of the photographers. Julie and I worked with in IndyCar, from when we started with IRL CREW to INDY Downforce. God speed old friend, remembering the good times, RIP. you will have your hands full keeping up with Daniel Wheldon, JWills, and Robin, including others. Prayer to family and friends.
I miss you cousin Shawn 💖
I have many great memories of our families when all of us would have our get togethers growing up.. like cookouts on race day and playing Marco Polo in the pool, just to name a few. 🥲