Phillip Wayne Payne Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Phillip Wayne Payne of Asheville, North Carolina, who passed away on December 10, 2025, at the age of 56, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Phillip Wayne Payne or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
As Phillip departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Phillip. Though Phillip may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
He was predeceased by: his wife Delores C. Poore; and his mother Brenda Lambert Payne. He is survived by: his father Wayne Payne; his sister Misty Schlagmuller; his stepdaughter Kimberly Poore; and his nieces, Amber, Shelby, Kylee, Adyson and Thea.
