- Date Of Birth: June 20, 1952
- Date Of Death: May 20, 2007
- State: Missouri
Karl Ray Payne, 54, of Davisville passed away Sunday, May 20, 2007 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born Friday, June 20, 1952, in Courtois, Missouri the son of Cleatis and Lena (Bell) Payne. Karl was united in marriage to Vicky Nelson September 29, 1972 in Viburnum, Missouri and to this union three children were born.
Those left to mourn his passing are his wife Vicky; two sons, Jason Payne and wife Monica of Davisville and Cleatis Payne and wife Deana of Caledonia, Missouri; one daughter, Karla Payne and companion Mark of Davisville; five grandchildren, Trevor, Kalynn, Alexis, Cameron, and JayRay; two brothers, Dorman Payne of Potosi and Norman Payne and wife Cindy of Davisville; two sisters, Judy Turnbough and husband Jim of Davisville and Joy Hedrick and husband Dave of Davisville; one sister-in-law, JoAnn Payne of Davisville; and one uncle, Jerry Bell of Arkansas. Karl was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Harold; and one sister, Verla Gibbs and husband Dale.
Karl had worked as a heavy equipment operator in the mining industry. He had first worked for Amax, and presently was employed with Doe Run Co. for the last 12 years. Karl loved hunting, dogs, horses and especially his grandchildren. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
