Russell David Payne

Russell David Payne



David was born Mar 5, 1954 in Sulphur to the late W.A. & Opal Virgie (Castleberry) Payne. He died Saturday, Dec 12, 2015 in Sulphur, at the age of 61 years, 9 months & 7 days.

David grew up in Sulphur where he graduated from high school in 1974. After high school, he attended Murray State College in Tishomingo, where he studied Veterinary Medicine, while earning an Associate’s Degree in Business. After college, David spent several years managing the C.M. Mayes Lumber Co in Sulphur. He then worked 15 years as a scale clerk for Sooner Rock of Davis prior to working for Dolese Brothers rock quarry west of Davis, for 25 years. David was an avid fisherman, as well as enjoyed bird hunting. Most recently, he enjoyed the challenge of playing computer games. David was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church of Sulphur.

Survivors include one sister, Faye Hook of Sulphur; five brothers, L.A. Payne of Sulphur, John Wesley Payne of Fort Supply, Edgar Lee Payne of Sulphur, Earnest Gene Payne of Duncan and Warren Payne of Sulphur; as well as numerous nieces & nephews.

In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by one sister, Dorothy Young; and two brothers, Jimmie and Joe Payne.

12/13/2015
01:00 PM
07:00 PM
Viewing
Hale's Funeral Home - Sulphur
3370 Highway 7 W
Sulphur
OK
73086



12/14/2015
02:00 PM

Funeral
Hale's Memorial Chapel
3370 Highway 7 W
Sulphur
OK
73086