Emmett Eugene Payne passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at the age of 80. Funeral Services will be held Saturday November 24, 2018 at 11:00am at the First United Methodist Church in Coleman. Visitation will be held at the Mount Calvary Church of God in Christ Friday November 23, 2018 from 6-8pm
Emmett was born on November 4, 1938 to the parents of Obey and Blanche Payne. Emmett graduated in 1958 from Humphrey High School. Emmett was a member of AME Methodist Church.
Emmett leaves to cherish his loving memory a devoted family:
His wife, Mary Ann Payne; Two daughters: Doris Larkin (Tommy); Kimala Edward (Donnie). Grandchildren: Charlene Randolph, Na’Talya Payne, Bridgette Hester, Manuel Valles Jr., Courtney Larkin. Great-grandchildren: Brijonae Morris, Samara Padgitt, Carmella Kincaid, Sierra Brown, Aiyana Payne, Marley Randolph and Carson Larkin.
Emmett also leaves behind his sisters and brothers: Joe Alice Payne, Cherry Ann Jackson, Charlie Payne, Joe Albert, Ernest Jackson, Allen Jackson.
He was preceded in death by Son: Alonzo Payne. Grandchild: Emmett Lavell Brown, and Sisters: Allene Jones and Joy Benjamin. Services entrusted to Brownwood Funeral Home. Online Condolences may be made at www.brownwoodfuneralhome.net