David Elkanah Payne's Obituary
David Elkanah Payne, 80, died June 14th, 2024. He passed peacefully surrounded by his children with a song in his heart.
Services will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, June 18, 2024 in the Memphis Church of Christ with Tom Anderson and Mark Lance, officiating. Burial will follow in Lakeview Cemetery in Lakeview.
Viewing will be held Monday at the funeral home with family receiving friends for visitation from 4:00-6:00 PM.
Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Memphis.
David was born October 25, 1943, in Lakeview, Texas to Herbert D. Payne and Ona Mae Payne. He attended school in Lakeview, Texas and later graduated with a bachelors degree in business agriculture from Texas Tech University. David was an active and avid farmer his entire life. He loved hunting, fishing and going to the mountains. Most of all he enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren grow.
He was an active member of the Memphis Church of Christ, giving many years of devout service. He was a guiding light to his children and grandchildren. He was a loving son and father.
He was preceded in death by his father, Herbert D Payne, his mother Ona Mae Payne and a brother Garland Payne.
Survivors include daughter, Kitsy Pepper and husband Wade Pepper of Memphis. Grandchildren Shadie Miller and husband Peter Miller of Lubbock Tx. Christopher Pepper of Lakeview Tx.
Daughter, Buffy Buchanan, and husband, Brad Buchanan grandchildren, Jaxson Buchanan of Canyon, Texas
Nicholas Payne and grandchildren, Rhyah, Jayde, and Paysn, of Fritch, Texas.
Cousin Sandy Smith-and spouse Sherri.
Memorials to Memphis church Christ or High Plains Children’s Home.
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