Deacon Charles Edward Payne

PAYNE, Deacon Charles Edward - Age -88, passed away Friday, November 15, 2024, at Majestic Care of Flushing. Family hour 10:00 AM Monday, November 25, 2024, from the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., with funeral service commencing at 11:00 AM Pastor Allen C. Overton Sr., officiating. Interment Flint Memorial Park Cemetery, G-9506 N. Dort Hwy., Mt. Morris, MI. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the funeral home 10:00 AM Monday. Deacon Payne will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home and may be viewed from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday. Charles Payne was born on January 23, 1936, to the late Nashville and Mary Payne in Okolona, Arkansas. Charles departed this life on Friday, November 15, 2024. Charles lived up to the name of his hometown. He was a delight to everyone in his presence. Charles received formal education from Simmons High School in Okolona before moving to Flint, MI to work for General Motors where he retired after 38 years. Charles was known for his sense of humor except when it came to serving on the Deacon Board at Christ Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church where he was a lifelong member. Charles, or “Grandpa” as he was known by his granddaughters, will be fondly remembered for having a knee that would go from a raging airplane ride to a soothing place to catch a nap in a matter of minutes. Charles had a passion for all things outdoors from fishing and hunting, to his gardening. Charles was an exceptional bowler. When he pulled the “Payne Killer” out of his bag members of the other team would cringe because they knew the game was over. Charles was avid about sports, if you had time just ask him. He would tell you all about the Detroit Lions and Indianapolis Colts football teams. Charles rooted for the LA Dodgers baseball team to win the World Series and this year they won. In addition to parents, Charles was preceded in death by his beloved wife, his honey, Bettie Louise Payne; his daughter, Creshando Parker; and his brothers David Payne and Jimmy Payne. Charles Payne leaves to cherish his memories: son, Nathan; daughters, Carmelita, and Lori; brothers, Larry (Tracy) Payne, Johnnie (Sarah) Payne, and Billy (Carol) Payne; and granddaughters, LaToya (Montrell) Morris, Vanessa Parker, and Bria Parker. He also leaves great-grandsons, his many nieces and nephews, cousins, Christ Fellowship Church family and friends, caregivers, Patsy Ann and Thelma.

Deacon Charles Edward Payne

January 23, 1936 - November 15, 2024