Donald Payne

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Donald Herman Payne, Jr., 53, of Roanoke passed away Saturday, December 27th, 2014 in Roanoke.

Born June 17th, 1961 in Havae de Grace, MD, he was the son of Donald H. Payne, Sr. and Beulah Mae Bowman Amos. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Donna Lynn Todd and Melissa Tenera Payne. He always had a smile on his face and loved to play his guitar. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Survivors include three sons: Bryan E. Bradbury, Bradley Payne and Donald W. Payne; two sisters, Debra Payne and Carolyn Payne, one grandson and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Services will be private.

Arrangements by Family Choice Funerals & Cremations. Online condolences may be made at www.FamilyChoiceFunerals.com.

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  1. Jimmy and Melba Curtis on January 2, 2015 at 5:09 pm

    I remember Junior as a little boy who was always smiling and happy in spite of what ever happened in his life. I have seen him in later times having a struggle to get thru life and not succeeding very well. I saw him last year at a family reunion in Kibler Valley and yes, he was smiling. He will be missed.

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  2. Steve Curtis on January 2, 2015 at 6:03 pm

    My cousin, i miss those summers riding bikes down to the spring, fishing & swimming in river and playing around pond behind Pop-Pop’s house on Red Toad Road. Hanging out at Baileys house, begging rides to Northeast to buy candy from the general store. Getting subs from Whiteys and laying awake at night in the back room with the windows open, telling stories and listening to the traffic passing by on Rt 40. Things were a lot simpler in those days, I miss them. My Condolences to Aunt Beula, Debbie, Caroline and to Junior’s children.

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  3. Mary (Betty) & Don Chasteen on January 3, 2015 at 12:03 pm

    Junior was a very talented guitar player and singer. I have fond memories of him, myself, and Daddy playing music together back in the day. He will forever be etched in my memories.

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  4. Cindy Edwards on January 3, 2015 at 12:36 pm

    I would like to offer my condolences to the family. I didn’t know Donnie but I know some of the family. I’m sure your hearts are breaking. Beaulah and Sassy I love you very much! My prayers are with you. May God be with you during your time of grief. Lots of hugs to you.

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  5. Karen Flinn Messick on January 18, 2015 at 2:46 pm

    Dear Beulah and Angela, I am so sad for the loss of Junior in your lives. May God welcome him in heaven. I am praying for you, always. Love, Karen

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  6. Judy Shilling Roberts on February 7, 2015 at 1:03 pm

    I am so sorry for your loss. I never got to meet him but my heart breaks for you and your family.

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