Monday, July 23, 2012

Tom Payne


    Thomas James  “Tom” Payne, 85, of Poteau, OK passed away July 22, 2012 in Fort Smith, AR.  Tom was born May 1, 1927  in  Paris, TX to Grady & Lidia (George) Payne.  He was a veteran of the US Navy and was retired from OG&E.  Tom was preceded in death by his parents and son, Tommy Ray Payne.
     Survivors include his wife, Bonnie of the home; daughters, Linda Williams of Poteau, Susan Salmaran of Ypsilanti, MI, Brenda McDonald of Owasso, OK; son, Bill Newnam of Poteau, OK; Steve Wedding of Tulsa, OK;  8 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends
     Services will be 10 am, Thursday, July 26, 2012 at the Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Poteau with Rev. Lee Storm officiating.  Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be his grandchildren.
 The family will be at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 5-7 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

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