Lawrence Murphy Payne Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Lawrence Murphy Payne of Southaven, Mississippi, who passed away on December 7, 2022, at the age of 88, 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, Flynn Payne and Emma Payne; and his siblings, Bonnie Smith, Bobby Payne, Johnny Payne and Tommy Payne.

He is survived by: his wife Frances Lewelling Payne; his son Kevin Payne (Jennifer); his granddaughter Anna Payne Baker (Matt); and his brother Ronald Payne. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in his honor.