obit for Billy Payne

Billy Payne of Conyers, passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018, at the age of 88. During his remarkable career at the United States Postal Service, Mr. Payne worked many different jobs including his position at the district office in finance/budget and his time spent in retail. He was promoted to postmaster in Oxford before he eventually retired after 36 years of dedicated service. In addition to being a charter member of Christ Cornerstone Church, Mr. Payne served faithfully in his role as a trustee. Artistically and musically gifted, he loved playing guitar and was known for his amazing wildlife paintings. Mr. Payne's presence as a loving and attentive family man will be genuinely missed. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Michael Garner; parents, Ezell and Leila (Tarply) Payne; and five brothers and sisters.

 

Survivors include the love of his life and adoring wife of 69 years, Mildred "Micki" Payne; daughter and son-in-law, LaJuana and Douglas Garner; son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Jeanne Payne, all of Covington; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Virgil and Emilie Payne of San Antonio, TX; as well as several nieces and nephews.

 

A Funeral Service for Mr. Payne will be held Wednesday, December 26, 2018, 2:00 PM, at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, with Pastor Darrell Payne officiating and interment following in Lawnwood Memorial Park, Covington. Friends may visit with Mr. Payne's family at the funeral home, two hours prior to his service, from 12 Noon - 2:00 P.M.

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Regards,

Chris Socha, Case Processor

Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home

1215 Access Road

Covington, GA 30014

770-786-7062 (O)    

770-786-7067 (F)

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