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Thomas E. Payne
Born: 4/4/1940
Died: 1/14/2016
Age: 75
Community: Flint, MI
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PAYNE, Thomas E. – Of Flint, age 75, died Thursday, January 14, 2016 at Genesys Regional Medical Center.
Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Msgr. Jerry Vincke officiating.
Burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Visitation 3-8 p.m. Monday and 12 noon Tuesday until the time of the service at the funeral home.
Thomas was born in Flint, Michigan on April 4, 1940, the son of Edison and Hannah (Pemberton) Payne. He graduated from Southwestern High School. On October 5, 1957 he married Patricia A. Alexander and they were married 58 years. His hobby was fly-tying and photography, loved to play golf, boating, camping, Bingo, woodworking and fishing. He made a canoe with his son, Matt. Thomas was Past Exalted Ruler for Elks Lodge #222. Mr. Payne worked from GM-SPO until March 21, 1966 and transferred to EDS. He retired from EDS on May 16, 1996 and worked for Lucerne.
Surviving are wife, Patricia A.;
children, Matthew Payne,
Suzanne and husband Rodney Fields, Deborah and husband Richard Purdy;
five grandchildren, Buddy and wife Kelli White,
Thomas and wife Tiffany White,
Jason Wilson,
Richard Wilson and Mackenzie Payne;
six great-grandchildren, Abigail White, Thomas White, Jr., Madisyn White, Paityn White, Devyn White and Alissa Wilson;
one sister, Annie and husband Mark Ruggles of Midland;
three brothers, Roger and wife Diane Payne of Clio,
Joseph and wife Erica Payne of Lebanon, TN and
Michael Payne of Flint;
sister-in-law, Marian Payne of Caro, Michigan;
several nieces and nephews.
Thank you to Dr. Swamy, The Oaks staff at Woodfield and Helping Hand Staff for taking special care.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Hannah S. and father, Edison L. Payne; brothers, John Payne and Patrick Payne.
Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com
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1/18/2016 |
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| Visitation 3-8 p.m. Monday and 12 noon Tuesday until the time of the service at the funeral home. |
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| Funeral Service |
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1/19/2016 |
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1:00 PM |
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Swartz Funeral Home & Cremation Center
1225 West Hill Road
Flint, MI 48507Get a Map to this location...
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Msgr. Jerry Vincke |
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