Memorial services for James Ira Payne, II, age 75 of Acworth, will be held on Monday, August 29, 2016, at 1:00 PM from the Hillside Memorial Chapel. Rev. Paul Garner will offiiciate. The family will receive friends at the funeral home prior to the service from 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM.
Mr. Payne passed away August 25, 2016.
Born in Cleveland, Georgia on February 22, 1940, Mr. Payne was the son of the late James D. and Evelyn Willene Fortenberry Payne. Mr. Payne was a retired Master Sergeant of the U.S. Air Force and he served in Vietnam. He was attended North Georgia Technical College and he retired as an automotive mechanic from Habersham County School System with 25 years of loyal service. Mr. Payne was an avid fisherman, and coin collector. He loved music and spending time with his family. He was a member of Hollywood Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Payne is preceded in death by his wife Nancy Lee Greenwood Payne, brother Ernest Arnold “Tom” Payne, and grandchildren Daniel and Bobby.
Survivors include daughter Della Modisette of Grand Prairie, Texas, Jennifer Batarseh of Kennesaw, and Julia Payne of Acworth; son Robert Dominguez of Alburquerque, New Mexico, brother John H. Payne of Toccoa, sisters Louise Randall of Toccoa and Ellene Carson of Carnesville; grandchildren Robin, Erin, Alexander, Sydney, and Willow.
Those wishing may send condolences online at www.hillsidememorialchapel.com
Hillside Memorial Chapel, Clarkesville is in charge of arrangements. 706-754-6256.
