Ronald Gerald Payne, Sr.

Ronald Gerald Payne, Sr., 65, passed away Monday, October 27, 2014. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, October 30 at 11:00 AM at Vineville United Methodist Church with Dr. Jimmy Asbell officiating. The family will greet friends in the sanctuary starting at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Vineville United Methodist Church, 2045 Vineville Ave., Macon, GA 31204 or Trinity Christian School, 200 Trinity Road, Dublin, GA 31021. Ron was born in Ozark, Alabama to the late Malcom Foy Payne and Mavis Danner Payne. He attended the University of Alabama and played for Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant. Ron has been in middle Georgia for 35 years and a member of Dublin United Methodist Church and Vineville United Methodist Church. He was an industry giant in the furniture business for over 30 years and the past president of Farmer's Furniture. Ron was a man of all seasons and loved by all who knew him. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, visits to beach, and spending time with his family. He knew his master and lived the life and was known as a prince of a guy by his friends. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Robyn Bryan and sister, Martha Weeks. The family would like to express their appreciation for the care given to Ron while in intensive care at the Medical Center of Central Georgia, especially nurses, Michael and David. Survivors include his loving family, wife, Anna Payne; children, Nicole Payne, Ron Payne II and John Payne; three grandchildren, Connor Bryan, Kelsey Bryan and Kaitlyn Bryan; and extended family and friends. Register online at www.hartsmort.com. Hart's Mortuary and Crematory, Cherry Street, has charge of arrangements.