Mierlan Thomas Payne Obituary
The world bids farewell to Mierlan Thomas Payne of Powderly, Texas, born in Saint Louis, Missouri, departing on February 28, 2026 at the age of 89. Mierlan leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Mierlan Thomas Payne to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Mierlan Payne and Thelma Payne; his wife Mary Louise Payne (Lyons) of January; his siblings, Lanny Payne, David Payne, Oliver Payne (Skipper) and Shirley Lievsay; and his grandson Ryan Joseph Pringle.
He is survived by: his children, Leann Jackson (Rodney), Rita Pringle (David Castillo) and Leonard Payne (Carla); his grandchildren, Brandon Jackson (Kat), Kristi Roque (Elias), Garrett Jackson (Lindsey), Jonathan Pringle, Trevor Pringle (Brittany), Kaylynn Pringle (Brandon Halliday), Kayla Payne (Nick Buzzard) and Jared Payne (Morgan); and his siblings, Barbara Mays, Woody Payne (Pat), Mary Byrd, Patty Bauman (Bob) and Johnny Payne (Carol). He is also survived by many in-laws, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to the Downtown Food Pantry, 124 W. Cherry, Paris, Tx 75460 or donate online at downtownfoodpantry.org.
