of Horseshoe Bend, AR
November 19, 1948 - October 1, 2020
Danny P. Payne, 71, of Horseshoe Bend passed away Thursday, October 1, 2020.
He was born November 19, 1948 in Batesville, Arkansas to Sammie Payne and Vernice (Nelson) Payne.
Danny was of the Baptist faith; he loved his family and pets and was a hardworking, dedicated and very meticulous man. He was a truck driver for 34 years transporting Certified Grocers products. Danny enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, riding motorcycles and ATV's; he loved being outdoors.
Survivors include his wife of 21 years, Kristi (Coates) Payne; two daughters, Betty Ann Fitzsimmons (Robert) of Hickory Flat, Mississippi and Marie Uenuma (Maurice) of Naperville, Illinois; three grandchildren, Darrell Fizsimmons, Vivienne Uenuma and Bryce Uenuma; special friend, Jim Rusilowicz; and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, David Payne; and two furbabies, Brandi and Laddie.
Pallbearers are Nikia Jacobs, Gary Coates, David Gene Payne, Maurice Uenuma, Rusty Humzeker and Robert Fitzsimmons.
Funeral services will begin at 2:00 pm Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville with Doc Spurlin officiating. Burial will follow at Barnes Cemetery in Bethesda.
Visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 pm Tuesday, October 6, 2020 just prior to service at the funeral home.
We are complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines and limiting indoor funeral and visitation attendance to 50 people at one time. All attendees must provide and wear their own masks before entering and social distancing will be observed.
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9 Condolence(s)
Sue Ditore
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Kristi, Marie and family, I am so sorry for your loss of your husband and your father. May the Lord strengthen you as you go through this rough path in your life. With much love, Sue
Lois Wright
Monday, October 5, 2020
Kristi, I am so sorry for your loss and will remember you & your family in my prayers.
Jan Burrow Qualls
Sunday, October 4, 2020
Rest in peace cousin Danny
Suzanne & Glenn Koonce
Sunday, October 4, 2020
Dearest Marie and family,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you & your beautiful family as God’s strength & Love will help you walk through this time in your lives.
We know that he is soaring with the angels and will always be shining down watching over his Amazing daughter.
We love you,
Beach Mom & Glenn
Lawrence and Bonnie Nelson
Saturday, October 3, 2020
So sorry to hear of Danny's passing. We loved him very much.
Betty Lyon and Joanne Lyon
Saturday, October 3, 2020
We are so sorry to hear of your great loss, Kristi and family and Marie and family. We know Danny was loved very much by your families. We're grateful that you, Vivienne and Bryce, were able to know your Grandpa. May the Living God comfort your hearts and give you peace. With our love, Betty and Joanne Lyon (Grandma/Great-Grandma and Aunt/Great Aunt)
JoAnna Campins
Saturday, October 3, 2020
Dan, We will meet again in great joy and glory. Love you brother. RIP in the Everlasting Arms of God our Savior!
JoAnna
Sjaron Polchow
Saturday, October 3, 2020
To my Wonderful LongTime Brother'N-Law. Whon will be greatly Missed. There Are very Fond Memories thru-out our lives of Family Get togethers , your Sails Manship on your Boat rides & soforth. With much Love, Sister-N-LAW ~ Sharon
William J. O'Connell
Saturday, October 3, 2020
Marie, and Family,
So sorry for your loss, my heart breaks.
But, so glad you got this special time with him.
And despite the past, he was always so appreciative that you were cared for.
Love you guys !!