Gregory Franklin Payne Obituary
We announce the death of Gregory Franklin Payne of Snead, Alabama, who passed away on November 2, 2026, at the age of 72. Gregory will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, D. F. Payne and Nell Payne; and his brothers, Rex Payne and Kenneth Payne. He is survived by: his wife Donna Ridgeway Payne; his daughters, Amy Burgess (James) and Amber Payne-Gregory (Shawn); his grandchildren, Abby Kathryn Burgess, Cooper Payne Burgess, William Russell Burgess, Pearson Grant Payne and Grayson Adrianna Gregory; his brother Scott Payne (Gail); his nieces and nephews, Cody Payne (Tori), Chance Payne (Adrian), Kayla Goodman (Craig) and Mackenzie Payne; and his great-nieces and great-nephews, Pasen Chance Payne, Scottlyn Ann Payne, Callum Scott Payne and Wells Allen Goodman.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, November 4th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Thursday, November 5th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. A funeral service was held on Thursday, November 5th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the Bridge Church (111 Mc Gee St, Boaz, AL 35957). A burial was held on Thursday, November 5th 2026 at 1:30 PM at the Ebenezer Cemetery (96 Ellison Cir, Altoona, AL 35952).
In lieu of flowers, if you would like to make a donation in Greg's honor, please consider donating to one of the following: National EMS Memorial; Alabama 4-H Foundation/Blount County; Susan Moore Touchdown Club.
