Charles Melvin Payne Obituary
The family of Charles Melvin Payne (Kingsport, Tennessee) announces his passing on July 29, 2026. Charles, born on November 29, 1937, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Charles for his warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While he will be deeply missed, the influence he had on the lives around him remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Charles’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences he brought to the world.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles Lester and Mary Kate Tunnell Payne; and his wife Sylvia Payne. He is survived by: his children, Timothy Payne (Cynthia) and Terry Payne; his granddaughters, Tiffany, Natasha and Mariah; and his great grandchildren, Caden and Bryson.
