Charles Bruce Payne, 69, of Newberry, widower of Sue Ellen Wicker Payne, died Sunday, December 21, 2014, at his residence. Born on February 19, 1945, in Lancaster, he was a son of the late Lonnie Leroy and Florence Baker Payne. He was retired from the SC Department of Transportation, was a former SC State Trooper and also previously worked for Senn Trucking Company. Mr. Payne was a member of St. Philip's Lutheran Church where he was a dedicated bus driver for church activities. He also attended Wightman United Methodist Church. He was a former volunteer fireman, Shriner and Mason. He is survived by daughters, Angela Payne Erhardt of Little Mountain, Amy Payne (Barry) Shealy and Melanie Payne (Keith) Thrower both of Newberry; a brother, Glenn (Natalie) Payne of Seneca; mother-in-law, Virginia Wilson Wicker of Newberry and seven grandchildren. Mr. Payne was predeceased by eight brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Wednesday, December 24, 2014, at St. Philip's Lutheran Church by the Rev. Terry Amick and Rev. Dean Lollis. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00- 7:00 pm at McSwain-Evans Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 1741, Greenwood, SC 29648.
Charles Bruce Payne, 69, of Newberry, widower of Sue Ellen Wicker Payne, died Sunday, December 21, 2014, at his residence. Born on February 19, 1945, in Lancaster, he was a son of the late Lonnie Leroy and Florence Baker Payne. He was retired from the SC Department of Transportation, was a former SC State Trooper and also previously worked for Senn Trucking Company. Mr. Payne was a member of St. Philip's Lutheran Church where he was a dedicated bus driver for church activities. He also attended Wightman United Methodist Church. He was a former volunteer fireman, Shriner and Mason. He is survived by daughters, Angela Payne Erhardt of Little Mountain, Amy Payne (Barry) Shealy and Melanie Payne (Keith) Thrower both of Newberry; a brother, Glenn (Natalie) Payne of Seneca; mother-in-law, Virginia Wilson Wicker of Newberry and seven grandchildren. Mr. Payne was predeceased by eight brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Wednesday, December 24, 2014, at St. Philip's Lutheran Church by the Rev. Terry Amick and Rev. Dean Lollis. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00- 7:00 pm at McSwain-Evans Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 1741, Greenwood, SC 29648.
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