Wayne A. Payne Obituary

Wayne A. Payne (Muncie, Indiana) passed away on July 13, 2026. Wayne, born on April 14, 1941, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Wayne A. Payne to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James Charles and Blanche Irene Payne (Norton); his daughter Ellen Osborn; and his sister Patty Martone (Tony Martone). He is survived by: his son Andrew Justin (Heather Williams); his wife Ruthie; his stepgrandchildren, Xyza Keller, Berenger Wilson and Baxter Wilson; his son-in-law Kent Osborn; his nephews, Michael Martone (Theresa Pappas) and Tim Martone (Amy); his siblings-in-law, Grace Sprunger and Greg Young; and his nieces, Gabrielle Young and Jessica Young.

The family welcomes memorial contributions to Cardinal Greenway, 700 E. Wysor Street, Muncie, IN 47305, or the Ball State University Foundation, c/o Alumni Center, 2800 W. Bethel Ave., Muncie, IN 47303.