A Celebration of Life for Michael Eugene ‘Mike’ Payne, 71, rural Lawrence, will be held Saturday, October 15th at 11 am at Lawrence Church of God (Holiness), 724 N. 4th St. Mike passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022, at LMH Health.
He was born May 1, 1951, in Lawrence, the son of Robert and Erma Payne. He attended Lawrence schools and worked for many years for the City of Lawrence as a welder and in the maintenance department.
He married Mary E. Campbell who survives of the home. He is also survived by two sons, Michael J. Payne and wife Julia, and Joseph Payne; a brother, Robert Payne; two sisters, Sharon and Roberta; two granddaughters, Amelia and Evelyn, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Foundation, in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044.
So very sorry to learn of Michael’s passing. He was a kind and gentle soul ; my condolences to his family.
So sorry to learn of Mike’s passing. I worked with Mike at the City. He was a soft spoken and gentle man and will be missed very much. My prayers are with his family. Larry Devers, NM
So sorry to hear about Mike passing. My prayers are with Mary and the family. I worked with Mike and Mary many years ago at Kansas Color Press.
Mike was good council on all things Christian, and a dependable coworker in our shop at the City of Lawrence. He was always smiling and never had a negative word to say. He gave moral advice, which helped through some tuff times. You could always count on Mike. That in itself is a great legacy. He is at peace.
You will be missed by everyone that knows you. The hurt is with family and friends right now but they know that you have a special place to go to. Mary and your mom is with you.
Mike you will be truly missed by family and friends.I KNOW God has a special place for you in heaven and there will be a great reunion with your mom and your sister.