Richard Lee Payne – Wayne City

81-year-old Wayne City resident, Richard Lee Payne, died from complications following heart valve replacement at 7:07 p.m. Friday, November 23rd, at Christian Hospital Northeast in St. Louis, MO.  He was born May 17, 1937 in Wayne County, IL to the late Maynard and Mary Jane (Green) Payne.  Richard married Jacque (House) Payne on August 19, 1967 at Saint Mary Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Mt. Vernon, IL.  They were blessed with 51 years of marriage.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, November 26th at Keenes Missionary Baptist Church.  A funeral service will be held Tuesday, November 27th at 11 a.m. at the church with Reverend Marty Lamp officiating.  Interment will follow at Thomason Cemetery.

Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, IL is in charge of the arrangements.