Townson-Rose Funeral Home

Obituary for Johnny Payne


06/03/1946 - 05/17/2022


Johnny Payne, 75, of Murphy passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. He had worked as an auto mechanic. Johnny was born in Cherokee County to the late Clarence and Lola Taylor Payne.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his children, Janice Payne and Mark Payne; two brothers and two sisters.

Surviving are his wife, Freda Payne; children, Sondra Payne (Brandon Graham), Sharon Oliver (Kenneth), and Kendall Phillips; daughter-in-law, Holly Payne; special nephew, Randall Payne; 14 grandchildren, four great grandsons; three sisters; Carolyn Duncan (David), Edna Duncan (Jake), and Ann Payne; a brother, Roy Payne (Carolyn); several nieces and nephews; and a special caregiver, Kristy Anderson.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm Sunday, May 29, 2022 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home, Murphy with Rev. Preston Mashburn officiating.

Townson-Rose Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.


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