Racine - Wayne Payne, 66 of Racine, died Thursday, February 5, 2015 at his residence.
Born October 5, 1948 in Widen WV, he was the son of the late Kenneth H. and Freda Holcomb Payne. Wayne was in the United States Army and a Vietnam veteran. He was a member of the D.A.V., the NRA and attended the Wellston Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years Patricia Parks Payne; two daughters Kimberly Latella of Canal Winchester, and Jackie (Chris) Nitz of Pomeroy; one son Scott Payne of Pomeroy; nine grandchildren; one brother James Payne of Florida; two sisters Sally Welsh and Cathy Corde both of Pomeroy and several nieces and nephews.
Beside his parents, he was preceded in death by a son-in-law Rocco Latella; one brother Kenneth Payne and two sisters Judy Jacobs and Betty Payne.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, February 14, 2015 at Ewing-Schwarzel Funeral Home in Pomeroy with Pastor Eric Jenkins officiating. Visitation will be from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Saturday at Ewing-Schwarzel Funeral Home. Friends may sign the online guestbook at
www.ewingfuneralhome.net
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