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Obituary for James C. "Jim" Payne
Mr. James C. “Jim” Payne, age 71, of Powder Springs, GA passed away Sunday, August 27, 2017. Funeral Services will be held at 2pm on Thursday, August 31st at Macland Baptist Church with Dr. Richard Walker and Rev. Snyder Turner officiating. He will lie in state from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service. Burial will follow at Mountain View Cemetery in Marietta.
Born in Dublin, GA, Mr. Payne played varsity football at Baker High School in Columbus. After attending Southern Tech, he owned, operated and was the President of Homeland Properties for many years. Jim was instrumental in locating the property that ultimately became the location of West Cobb Funeral Home, where he was an original partner in the business. He was active in many organizations, including being a long-time supporter of Cobb Street Ministries, former Chairman of the Cobb County Housing Authority, member of the Cobb County Board of Realtors, coached baseball and softball in Powder Springs, attended Adult 5 Sunday School Class at Macland Baptist Church for the past 35 years, and was an avid Alabama football fan. Jim’s favorite quote was “Smile, God loves you”.
Survivors:
Wife of 49 years: Kay Payne, Powder Springs, GA
3 Children: Adam Payne, Powder Springs, GA
Amanda (Michael) Millwood, Douglasville, GA
Drew Payne, Powder Springs, GA
2 Siblings: Sinnie Borel, Columbus, GA
Sandra Shackleford, Columbus, GA
3 Grandchildren: Allyson Payne and fiancée Nicholas Matthews, Ohatchee, AL
Abbey Payne and fiancée Kobe Martin, Carrollton, GA
Ashley Payne and Shyanne Bushee, Powder Springs, GA
1 Great Grandchild: Kayson Adam Matthews, Carrollton, GA.
and soon to come, Hadlee Spencer Martin
Contributions can be made to Calvary Children’s Home @ www.calvarykids.org, the Atlanta Chapter of the American Cancer Society @ www.cancer.org/about-us/local/georgia.html, or Cobb Street Ministries @ http://www.cobbstreetministries.com. The family will receive friends Wednesday , August 30, 2017, from 2 PM until 4 PM and 6 PM until 8 PM at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta. Online guest book @ www.westcobbfuneralhome.com
To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of James C. "Jim" Payne please visit our Sympathy Store.
PS: Click on the You tube site below and see Jimmy and I promoting the class of 1964 50 year class reunion. Jimmy was a remarkable individual.
https://www.youtube.com/REY2mLtOF8o
If would like to send Kay a sympathy message you may at: jclandfinder@aol.com
Ismael (Ish) Nazario
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I was just notified at the office by a client, that former client, friend, and Baker alumni Jim Payne, Class of '64, passed away Sunday August 27, 2017. Jim lived in Powder Springs, Georgia and we shared "Columbus" stories at breakfast sometimes. The Marietta Daily Journal ran a nice obituary about Jim, even mentioning he played football at Baker. Jim was the kind of guy you could drop off at 7 AM in a town he had never been in, and, by 7 PM he would have made a couple of friends for life. He was a Christian and I will miss him. -- Gary Jones '73
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Mary Kathleen Geoffrion (Dale) (1964)
My prayers and thoughts go out to the Payne family. I am so sorry for your loss. In God's care.
Kathy (Geoffrion) Dale
Jenee Wells (Todd) (1964)
I always remember Jimmy laughing and his great, positive personality. He was such an upbeat person, and he made the people around him feel good. He is going to be very much missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. ~~Jenée Todd, Class of 64
Ritchie Stanford (1964)
Jimmy was the nicest tough guy I ever met. He showed concern for everyone. Our thoughts and prayers to his family and many friends. We will miss him. Roll Tide
Ritchie and Peggi Stanford
Brenda Whitley (Wood) (1964)
Jimmy was such a sweet person, an encourager, and you knew he loved the Lord! My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Gary Jones (1973)
Jim did love football. At the open casket viewing in the funeral home he was wearing an Alabama Roll Tide cap.
Lindy Williams (1964)
Sue and I attended Jimmy's funeral and it was tearfullly obvious how much he was loved. We go back to the eight grade at Baker and he became a friend for life. He would do anything for anyone at any time. He was truly one of the good guys and he will be missed.
Lenny Shores (1964)
I was a new-be arriving from Germany walking on the football field so nervous that I almost turned around but out of no where this burly stout guy soaking in sweat runs up to me and says 'you look lost, can I help?' Yep, you guessed it 'Jimmy Payne'. Next thing I know I'm standing in front of coach Ball who took me in and made me feel at home when all I felt was scared to death!! The rest of my junior and senior year, Jimmy was always -Always there for me.. Forty years later and many years over seas, Jimmy was there to welcome me back to our class reunion! It was Jimmy who lent me his car after returning from Iraq. It was Jimmy who called and emailed me to 'Just check on me!' My heart is in my throat but I here his words 'I see you for eternity Lenny!' Jimmy, I miss you terribly, I hope I follow your example and be half the example you were to others!!!
Ron Ogletree (1964)
RIP, Jimmy. Jimmy put his all into everything he did in life. I remember standing in the locker room in Valdosta after a game and two or three people carrying Jimmy in by his arms and legs. He was exhausted and dehydrated to the point that he couldn't stand. Anybody that knew Jimmy knew he could sweat buckets and he left it all on the field that night. We lost the game, but not because of his effort. We lost a good man.
Marlene Carr (Lantzer) (1975)
Sending sincere condolences to all. Jimmy well be dearly missed by many. Sending prayers.
Johnny Breed (1965)
Jimmy & I have been close friends since 1952. We lived & grew up on the same street going thru school & college together. We worked together when we were teenagers. Our dads owned a business together back then & they were close friends as well. Jimmy & I have stayed in touch over the many years. I will dearly miss Jimmy and I know he is in a better place! He was a very good person. Jimmy was a friend to everyone he met!
I remember many, many things he and I have done together over the years but I will always remember our last conversation over the phone a few weeks back. Jimmy said
"Johnny, you have been my friend longer than anybody, I love you and that is all I am going to say about that!"
My sincere condolences go to Kay and family. I would be there if I could but I will not be able to pay m