Bobby Lee Payne

Bobby Lee Payne, 79, of Sedgewickville, passed away on December 24, 2022 at his residence. He was born on August 3, 1943 to Lowell and Ruby Hahn Payne. Bobby and Teresa McIntyere were united in marriage in March of 1969. Bobby served in the United States Army proudly for 24 years. He was a life member of the VFW Post 3838 in Cape Girardeau, MO. Bobby was highly decorated in the United States Army with receiving the Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal with Oak leaf cluster, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign with seven National Defense Medal, Good Conduct medal, World War II Occupation Germany medal, Vietnamese Technical Service Medal, and the Vietnamese Honor Medal. After the military he retired from Dana Corp. He loved his Lord Jesus, Family and his Country and he would lay down his life for any and all. Bobby was a member of the New Salem United Methodist Church in Daisy, MO. He was greatly loved and he enjoyed his life and friends of Sedgewickville, MO. Bobby is survived by his loving spouse Teresa Payne of the home; one son Michael Payne of Cape Girardeau, MO.; two daughters Sharon Payne (John) Pryor of Sedgewickville, MO. and Constance (Michael) Reyes of Virginia Beach Virginia; one brother Danny (Rose) Dyer of Greenbay, Wisconsin; four sisters Ruby Diane Sims of Cape Girardeau, MO., Betty Umfleet of Cape Girardeau, MO., Peggy (David) Fiedler and Patty Park; grandchildren Brandon Wells, Grant Wells, Michael Reyes, Gavyn Payne, Erin Sinuard, Courtney Fuller and Penny Payne; great grandchildren Bonnie, Bobby, and Kaiden. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Donnie Hunsaker, and two sisters Judy Debord, and Jean Mayhew Visitation will be held 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Ford and Sons Funeral Home - Jackson, Jackson, MO. Funeral services will be held 12:00 noon on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at the Ford and Sons Funeral Home in Jackson, MO. with Pastor Kathleen Meyer officiating. Burial will take place in the Russell Heights Cemetery near Jackson, MO. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society Online condolences can be given at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.

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Bobby Lee Payne

August 3, 1943 - December 24, 2022