Family/Spouse: GARRINGER, Skip. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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June 19, 2012
Sheldon R. Payne

Lockport Union-Sun & Journal

HOUSTON, TX — Sheldon R. Payne, loving husband and father, passed away June 4, 2012, in Houston, TX, where he resided for the last 15 years.

Born in 1920 in Royalton Center, he was the son of Edson and Lula Mary (nee Rickard) Payne; brother of Laverna, Alvin, Gladys, Everett, Evelyn, Leslie, Marvin, Earl, Donald and Lawrence, who all preceded him in death. His only living sibling is Areitha Collins of Lockport, NY. His beloved wife of 68 years, Antoinette "Ann" M. Payne, preceded him in death in 2011.

He was the loving father of Karen (Glenn) Walker, Wilson, NY, Mary Paula (Durand) Dodge, Elizabeth (Skip) Garringer and Joyce (Jerry) Bailey, all of Texas. Son, Michael (Carol) Payne, Henrietta, NY, preceded him also in death. Several nieces, nephews and grandchildren survive him.

Sheldon worked at General Motors in Lockport for 33 years, along with owning Payne's Charcoal House for 10 years, and operating a 10-acre farm that brought him, along with having his devoted family, one of his greatest joys. It's very symbolic, therefore, that his memorial service will be held there at 7792 Ridge Road, Gasport, on Saturday, July 7th at 2:00 PM. A family friend, Reverend Wayne Dent, will be officiating at the service.

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Sheldon + Antoinette M. Antoinette died in 2011. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edson + RICKARD, Lula Mary. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]