Roger A. Payne Sr. 85 passed away peacefully at his home January 1, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was born December 20, 1936 in Stony Point and was the son of the late Harold and Erma Payne. He was also preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Susan Payne.
Roger grew up in Stony Point, VA a small community he loved and never left. After graduating from high school, Roger started a logging and sawmill business while farming the family farm with cattle. He went on to start a successful backhoe and excavating business until he retired. Roger lover Bluegrass music, whenever there was Bluegrass music playing from VA to FL Roger wanted to be there right in the middle. He was blessed in so many ways and was loved dearly by so many people.
He is survived by his wife Shirley of 64 years: two children Roger A. Payne Jr. and wife Delin, Lorrie Bryant and husband Ricky: beloved sister, Phyllis Baker; six grandchildren, Nicklaus, Jessie, Adam, Hunter, Zachary and Sadie; three great-grandchildren, Loukis, Avea, Liam: three step great-grandchildren, Shirley, Angie and Nabi.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 am Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Preddy Funeral Home in Gordonsville with interment in Holly Memorial Gardens conducted by Pastor Eddie Deane. The family will receive friends the night before, Friday from 6 to 8 pm at the funeral home.
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