Albert W. Payne
July 1, 1933 ~ July 9, 2001
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Mr. Payne was born in Madison County and was preceded in death by his mother, Lassie Payne Huff, his brother, James Payne, and grandsons Matthew and Jeffrey.
He was retired from the Department of Motor Vehicles, State of NC. He was a deacon and Sunday school teacher for many years and was a member of West Asheville Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Iva Jean Payne; two daughters, Sharon Payne Cox and her husband Harold L. Cox, Jr. and Sondra Payne Roberson, all of Asheville; a sister, Wilma Lusk and her husband Morris of Leicester; and three grandchildren, Jonathan Cox, Laura Cox and Jennifer Roberson, all of Asheville.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm Thursday at West Asheville Baptist Church with the Rev. Ken Lewis, the Rev. Chris Roberts, and Rev. Dr. Johnny Tiller officiating. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
His family will receive friends from 7:30 - 9 pm Wednesday at West Asheville Baptist Church and request that memorials be made to the Master Plan, West Asheville Baptist Church, 926 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC 28806.
Pallbearers will be Mike Lusk, Gary Lusk, Mark Lusk, Ronnie Payne, Gerald King and Tom Roberson. Honorary pallbearers will be Terrell Cassada, Matthew Lusk, Christopher Lusk, Mitchell Lusk, Michael Lusk, Brandon King and Kevin King.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is in charge of the arrangements.
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We are so sorry to hear about Albert. He will be sadly missed but he will live forever in your hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time and always. God Bless.
Our deepest sympathy is extended to Iva Jean and her family. We know that Albert is with the Lord.
We were sorry to hear of your loss. Take comfort in knowing that you will see him again in Heaven. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,
Steve,Sharon,Crystal and Chad
Iva Jean and family, please know how very sorry I was to learn of Alberts passing. But we know he resting in the arms of Jesus now. YOu are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love Terrie Henderson
Iva Jean I was so sorry to Read of Albert’s death. My
sympathy and prayers go to you
and your family. I will not be able to come to the funeral. Peggy had heart surgey today. ‘ 4 bypasses.’
Iva Jean, We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family. The memory of our 50th reunion with Albert as our friend will remain with us forever.
we love you.
Clara and Jerry Hines
Dear Sondra, I was very saddened to hear of the unexpected passing of your Father. Please take peace in that he and Matt and Jeff are having a great time in heaven. I know that you will miss him, but I’m sure he’d say that he’s having a great time in heaven. We have to be patient until it is our time to go and join them. I know that my sister and Dad are having a great time and they will welcome me . Please hug your Mom for me and tell her that you are all in my prayers.
Dear Sondra, I was saddened to hear of your Dad’s sudden passing. Please know that You and your family are in our prayers. Just think about he and Matt and Jeff are up in heaven having a great time. We don’t always understand God’s timing, but we can always know that He knows what is best. I’m sure that your Dad, Matt and Jeff are glad to be together and they’ll welcome you home when it is the right time. I know that you will miss him as I still miss my little sister as it has been 33 years. Please know you are in my prayers.
Iva Jean I am so sorry to hear about Albert. He had one of the most plesant presonalities I have ever known. I use to love hearing him sing, ‘Until The Storm Passes by’, all storms are over for Albert. God Bless you and the girls.
Iva Jean,
Albert will be greatly missed at WABC but we know that he is with the Lord.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
My love,
Sandy
We are so sorry to hear about the sudden death of Albert. We will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.
Pete & Mary Helen
Thinking of you in sympathy and friendship at WABC
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