Jeffrey Lynn

Payne

Jeffrey Lynn Payne of Birch Tree, MO (formerly of Bunker, MO) was born in Granite City, Illinois on July 30, 1961. The Son of Thomas Payne and JoAnn Ipock Payne. He departed this life the morning of November 19, 2022, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 61.

He was united in marriage to Delphia Jane Payne on May 5, 1994, in Centerville, Missouri. He and Jane spent 23 years together until her passing on June 23, 2017. Jeff's parents, Thomas Joal and Todd Alan (infant Brothers), Lesley Ann Fry (Niece), and Robin Cowen (son) also preceded him in death.

Jeff was a Veteran of The United States Army with 11 years of service then spent several years working as truck driver traveling the country. He took pleasure from the simple things in life. One of his greatest joys was to watch deer outside his kitchen window while drinking coffee with his Wife. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, boating the Current River, and listening to dogs running. He was an active Papa that enjoyed spending time with his Granddaughters and family.

Jeff is survived by two Sons, Randall Payne of Bunker, Missouri and C.L. Morgan of Eastwood, Missouri; two Daughters, Kimberlee Dixon and Husband Michael of Van Buren, Missouri and Jo Wilder of Palestine, Texas; 11 Granddaughters and 26 Great-Grandchildren; One Sister, Lisa Barnitz and Husband Frank, of Lake Springs, Missouri. Jeff will greatly be missed by his family and many friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation will be held at McSpadden Funeral Home in Bunker, Missouri between 5PM – 8PM on Tuesday, November 22nd

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri