ENID — Bob Payne, 80, passed away March 12, 2013. His graveside
services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, March 14, at Shelton Cemetery. Mr. Art
Hulet and Mr. Gus Jacobi will officiate. Strode Funeral Home is in
charge of arrangements.
Bob was born January 18, 1933, on a farm near Stillwater, Oklahoma, to
Lloyd and Ruby (Ham) Payne.
Bob attended and graduated from Cottonwood Grade School and Stillwater
High School. He served his country in the early 1950s in the United
States Army. He was stationed in Germany and traveled to various
countries in Europe. Bob spent most of his life as a farmer/rancher.
Several summers he worked his way cross country to Alaska, where he did
construction work. He also worked in the oil fields of Blaine County. He
was a great “handyman,” working for various neighbors. His most recent
employment was at Perry Livestock Auction in Perry, Oklahoma, and for
Carl Cook Cattle Company. He spent a large amount of time as the
caregiver for his mother and other relatives.
Bob accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior as a young man and
dedicated his life to serving God.
Bob is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Mack and Jay and a
nephew, Griff Payne.
He is survived by his sister, Aniebel Stevenson; two nephews; five
nieces; and 12 great-nieces and -nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made in his name to charity of choice.
Condolences may be emailed to the family and an obituary may be viewed
at www.strodefh.com.
(Submitted by family)
