Roger Payne Obituary
The passing of Roger Payne (Gainesboro, Tennessee) occurred on July 24, 2026. Roger, born on October 17, 1947 in Atascadero, California, is remembered by those who knew him. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Roger Payne to pay them a last tribute.
Roger touched many lives and will be remembered fondly for the moments shared and the memories created. Family, friends, and colleagues extend their love and support during this time. While Roger’s presence will be missed, the influence he had on others will remain. Those who knew him will carry forward memories that reflect his character and spirit.
He is survived by: his children, Wayne Brett (Dianna) of California, Robbie Payne (Melissa) of Ohio, Kimberly Williams (Vinceson) of Cookeville and Mary Payne of Cookeville, Tennessee.; his siblings, Darrell Payne of South Carolina and Cecelia Wells of Tennessee; his niece Patti Wells; and his caregivers, Connie Jones, Cynthia Schmidt, Nathan Kilpatrick and Jessica Hall. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
