It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Monty Ray Payne of Geneseo, Kansas, born in Junction City, Kansas, who passed away on December 16, 2021, at the age of 57, leaving to mourn family and friends. 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, Jerry Payne and Lesa Sheridan Payne; and his brothers, Terry "Bubba" Payne, Larry Payne and Bobby Payne.

He is survived by : his wife Patti Leeson of Holyrood, KS; his daughter Holli Payne of Manhattan, KS; his nephew Kelby Payne; his niece Kaylene Hansen; and his cousins, Catherine Walters, Larry Payne III, Christina Payne and Cory Payne.

Memorials may be given to Officer Down Memorial Fund in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Birzer Funeral Homes