Robert Payne

Robert Bobby Payne, 74, of Winder, died Friday, July 4, 2008.

Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Clyde O. and Mary Standridge Payne. He was the owner of Payne Construction Company and was a member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church. Mr. Payne was preceded in death by a son, Stephen Morris Payne; and brother, Monroe Payne.

Survivors include his wife, Edna Stephens Payne, Winder; son and daughter-in-law, Mitch and Lisa Payne, Winder; grandchildren, Kelley Deaton and Jill and Josh Payne; great-grandchildren, Anna Deaton and Haydan and Jack Payne; and a sister, Joyce Bellamy, Baldwin.

Funeral services were held Sunday, July 6, at Smith Memory Chapel with the Revs. Shuford Jones and Huey Brock officiating. Burial was in Barrow Memorial Gardens.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder, was in charge of arrangements.