Bobby Payne, age 87, of Covington, passed away July 29, 2018. Mr. Payne was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He was an active member of both the VFW and the America Legion. As a member of the American Legion, he also belonged to their group known as "The Cooties". Mr. Payne provided for his family with his work as a mechanic - a profession he genuinely loved. Whether attending church together or dining out, he enjoyed time spent with loved ones. He also delighted in the food and fellowship with his friends at the Waffle House - it was one of Mr. Payne's favorite spots. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sara Grace (Jones) Payne; son, Chris Payne; parents, Herschel and Grace (Nelson) Payne; and sister, Elizabeth Arnold.
Survivors include his daughters, Brenda Armistead, Sandy Arthur; sons and daughters-in-law, Randall and Carol Payne, Myles and Elaine Payne; grandchildren, Jamie Jenkins, Jodie Wilson, Julie and Mark Bryson, Joseph and Megan Payne, Jessica Payne; great-grandchildren, Nikki Wilson, Andy Wilson, Sheridan Bryson, Tyler Bryson, Briana Bryson, Taylor Bryson, Jaxon Payne, Raylan Payne, Olivia Cribb; sister, Carol Payne; brothers and sisters-in-law, Gerald and Barbara Payne, Johnny and Faye Payne; as well as several nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service for Mr. Payne will be held Thursday, August 2, 2018,12:00 Noon, at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, with Pastor Rick Stucke officiating and interment following in Bethel Community Church Cemetery, 1147 Panola Road, Stone Mountain. Friends may visit with the family at the funeral home, one hour prior to his service, from 11:00 A.M. - 12:00 Noon. Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. (https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org)
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)
Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home and Dogwood Hill Crematory - Access Road Location
1215 Access Road
Covington, GA, 30014
Funeral Service
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12:00 PM (EDT)
Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home and Dogwood Hill Crematory - Access Road Location
1215 Access Road
Covington, GA, 30014