Byron B. Payne

February 24, 1930 - September 23, 2020

Byron B. Payne of Salem, Missouri passed away at his home in Salem, Missouri on Tuesday, September 23, 2020 surrounded by his daughters. Byron was born in Ellendale, North Dakota on February 24, 1930 to the late James and May (Button) Payne. Byron was a gentle, kind, and loving person. He loved to read and could often be found sitting in his favorite chair catching up on it. He liked to play cards and was very good at it. He would enjoy watching the Cardinals play a game of ball on the TV or watch an old western. He enjoyed watching his children and all theirs play and grow most of all. He drove a semi truck for many years and worked hard to make sure his family was taken care of. His wife described him as the best husband ever who always showed love and concern for her and their children. He was a man of strong faith and remained faithful to his heavenly father Jehovah until death. He looked forward to the fulfillment of God’s promise of restoring the earth to a beautiful paradise and living there forever in peace and happiness. Until the day we are reunited in that wonderful paradise he will be greatly missed and longed for by all. Byron is survived by daughters Judy Brandt(Dennis) and Penny Payne, grandsons Benjamin Moore(Andrea) and John Moore(Yeonghee), and great grandchildren Haylee, Hunter, Wyatt, and Benjamin, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents James Foster and May (Button) Payne, he was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine (Brooks) Payne; daughter, Beth (Payne) Karr; granddaughter, Jenny (Carter) Proffer; siblings, Margaret Rogers, Ferris Payne, and, Curtis Payne. Due to Covid-19 the services will be private. Online condolences may be made at www.jamesgahrmortuary.com A Zoom Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2020. A photo slideshow will begin looping at 1:30pm and the Service will be at 2:00pm. The photo slideshow will be played one more time after the service. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83829617721?pwd=azVLczNxaUhWOWRjTW5IdzdXYUdkQT09 Meeting ID: 838 2961 7721 Passcode: 532437 Dial In by Phone: +312 626 6799 Please note to allow for more people to attend the Zoom service, please only one device/login per household. Thank you.