Marion Payne Obituary
The world bids farewell to Marion Payne (Paragould, Arkansas), born in Marmaduke, Arkansas, departing on December 23, 2024 at the age of 91. Marion leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Marion Payne to show support.
As we bid Marion farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Marion is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Marion Thomas Payne and Carmon Holland Payne; and his siblings, Carolyn Joan Payne Harris, Betty Sue Payne Burroughs, Gwen Payne Hosman and James Coleman Payne.
He is survived by: his wife Ava Sue Payne; his son James Payne; and his sister June Ann Payne Wright (Larry). He is also survived by 3 nieces and 4 nephews.
Visitation was held on Thursday, December 26th 2024 from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM at the Mitchell Funeral Home (1520 US 49, Paragould, AR 72450). A funeral service was held on Thursday, December 26th 2024 at 2:00 PM at the same location.