Robert J. Payne
March 30, 1937 ~ September 17, 2013
Robert J. Payne, age 76, of Mooresville passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 30, 1937 in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky to the late William and Bessie Bullock Payne.
Aside from his parents he is preceded in death by two brothers, David and William Payne; and seven sisters, Mary Hansel, Zora McFerron, Louise Powell, Ada Kirby, Daisy Renner, Claris and Christina Payne.
Robert moved from Kentucky to Indiana at the age of fifteen, early on he worked at Colonial Bakery then worked at Binford and Bender and retired from Prime Source as a shop foreman. He volunteered at the Morgan County Sheriff’s Reserve. Among his many interests he enjoyed NASCAR and was a fan of Tony Stewart, he was an avid follower of the Colts, and enjoyed camping with his children.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Paula Weddle Payne; his five children, Robin Slagle ( Paul) of Indianapolis, Tony Payne ( Karen) of Indianapolis, James Payne of Monrovia, Bobbi Jean Pierce ( Roger) of Linton and Robert “ Bogie” Payne ( Amy) of Plainfield; his two brothers, James and Chester Payne; one sister, Jane Carlton of Indianapolis. He is also survived by ten grandchildren and nine great grandchildren along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00AM Thursday at Carlisle- Branson Funeral Home and Crematory with burial to follow at White Lick Cemetery in Mooresville. Letcher Payne will be conducting services. Visitation will be held from 4PM until 8PM at the funeral home on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the family to help offset funeral expenses. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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My grandpa always told me when I was eating certain things it would put hair on my chest. BOYYYY was here pretty accurate with his words! I love u so much pappaw u were my best friend
Thinking of Robert brings many memories to mind. He always had a way to put a smile on your face or say a little sly remark to make you laugh. He had touched us all in his own way. I remember when he saw me last at the Payne reunion I walked right up to him an he said well there is my niece Missy with a smile an hugged me. We talked a some and that last conversation we had was just like yesterday and will last with me forever. He is at peace and in a place where there is no pain or sorrow. He is with all his loved ones looking down upon us all. He has became a special angel watching over his family. Uncle Robert you will be missed so deeply you will always be in our hearts forever. We will all be together again someday in the glorious place called Heaven. We love you
I never was, until the last 3-4 years, very close to Dad, he and I just weren’t the kind of people to express much emotion or concern for one another. I don’t know if he knew he was sick a few years ago or maybe I had just grown up, but, in the past few years, we had begun to grow closer as father and son. I only wish it had happened many years ago! I found that Robert J Payne (Dad) was a good man who only cared for the ones that he loved, even if he had strange ways of showing it sometimes, they were the only ways that he knew! I am going to miss you, Pops!
My uncle Robert, was a special man, he always was the same everytime I saw him. He will be missed by many people and friends, love ones The last time I saw him was at the Payne reunion and we got to talk to each other. It was a lovely time. You surely was love by many , and now you will be in heaven with the rest of our love one who a have all ready gone on to be with Jesus. The angel you are will still be with your family left behind. Love you very much your neice Etta Johnson (Mcferron).
Robert was such an amazing Papaw to my beautiful daughter. When she was young she would spend the night at his house. My fondest memories were when I would come to pick her up. She would be sitting on his lap on the porch. He would always tell me she wasn’t ready to go home yet and would keep me there talking just so he could spend more time with her. When we would leave he would say I love ya Sissy and would give her a big hug. He will be missed. Wendy Grubbs
I’m so very sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort provide the much needed comfort for you at this difficult time. Jesus promises at John 5:28, 29 that ‘ those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out.’ My deepest condolences.