Gearl Dean Payne

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Pine Mountain General Baptist Church
2186 Gravesville Cutoff Road
Damascus, AR  72039
Thursday, January 27, 2022
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
Pine Mountain Cemetery
2186 Gravesville Cutoff Road
Damascus, AR  72039
Thursday, January 27, 2022
2:00 pm
Cemetery
Pine Mountain Cemetery
2186 Gravesville Cutoff Road
Clinton, AR  72031
Memorial Contributions
Fund - A - Family Roller - McNutt Funeral Home
1902 Highway 65 South (PO Box 177)
Clinton, AR  72031
I served in the Marine.
Gearl Dean PayneI am a Veteran.

of Clinton, AR

August 25, 1930 - January 23, 2022

Gearl Dean Payne, 91, of Clinton, Arkansas was born on August 25, 1930 to the late William and Ida (Hutchins) Payne in Bee Branch, Arkansas and passed from this life on January 23, 2022 in Clinton. His distinguished military service began prior to the Korean conflict and endured through the Vietnam Era. Gearl proudly served his country as a United States Marine. Upon retirement from serving his country, he began a life of service to his Lord. He served in ministry for over forty years, pastoring churches in Indiana, Michigan and Arkansas.

He is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and three sisters.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of almost fifty years, Mary Jane (Battles) Payne, one sister, Wilma Ward of California, two daughters: Kathy Ecale (Dominque) of Arizona, Vicki Hargett (Dale) of Clinton, Arkansas, two sons; Kenneth Payne (Cricket) of Quitman, Arkansas, Don Gardner (Sandra) of Mount Vernon, Arkansas, thirteen grandchildren, twenty four great grand children, eleven great-great grandchildren, two expectant great-great grandchildren, other relatives and many friends.

Visitation will be from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Pine Mountain General Baptist Church in Damascus. Graveside services and interment will follow at 2:00 pm at Pine Mountain Cemetery.

If you would like to support this Vietnam veteran's family with final burial expenses you may donate directly to his account at https://fundafamily.com/Donation.aspx?M=23882&C=133383



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18 Condolence(s)
Judy VanPelt
Bee Branch, AR
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Thursday, January 27, 2022

Mrs.Mary and Family,
Just heard of Brother Gearl’s passing. So sorry! He was a good Christian man. It was a blessing to have him pastor here in the valley. Prayers for you and your family!

Barbara & Wayne McNew
Conway, AR
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Thursday, January 27, 2022

Mary and kids
So sorry to hear about Gearl
My prayers are for God to bring comfort to the family.
Celebrating his life remembering all the good times we had together. Heaven is rejoicing to bring another child home with God. I can only image the great celebration going on as he meets dad, uncle Windel, Raymond and Hazel and all the rest of the family.
Home at last, Thank God Almighty he’s home at last.
Will miss him greatly down here but feel a little “jealous”
He’s healed, free and delivered
Until we meet again some sweet day What a homecoming that will be

Richard and Linda Winfrey
Bee Branch, AR
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Thursday, January 27, 2022

Mary Linda and I are so sorry to here Gearl had went to be with the Lord.
May the lord be with you and family in this time of sorrow.🙏

Travis Love
Bee Branch, AR
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Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Sister Mary,

Meri and I are sadden to hear about Brother Gearl. He was truly an example of what we all should strive for as a man of God. He was a true servant to his country, neighbors, community, Church and to you. We will all miss him but I know that he is getting all the benefits of what he believed and taught with Jesus Christ. His example has provided myself and others to be stronger in our faith and to battle through the hard times because the reward is immeasurable.
I just wanted to let you know that Post Oak Grove and all he has touched are better because of him. Meri and I love you and will continue to hold you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Lisa Kuykendall
Damascus, AR
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Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Gearl had a special gift of teaching and making everyone feel special. He has served as teacher, associate pastor, trustee, etc. at Pine Mountain General Baptist Church. Gearl & Mary also worked at Formosa Youth Camp and were on many committees and boards in Post Oak Grove Association. Our loss is Heaven's gain. Condolences to the family.

Lisa, Jeff & Cody Kuykendall

chloe miley
clinoton, AR
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Wednesday, January 26, 2022

i love you 16year

Don & Cheryl Fraim
Tremont, IL
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Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Uncle Gearl (my great uncle) will be missed by many. Our condolences to his family. May the Lord give you peace and comfort in the days ahead.

David Martin
Little Rock, AR
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Wednesday, January 26, 2022

It was an honor to know and spend time with Mr. Payne. The positive impact he had on the lives of others is evident in the way they have chosen to live and the impact they have also had on others. We honor his life and legacy. Please accept our family's condolences and prayers for his family and friends.

Craig Fisher
Shirley, AR
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Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Bro. Gerald was a great man of God who helped many. He was a mentor to me and I respected him greatly. He will be missed here but is in a much better place.

Jimmy and Missy Taylor
Bee Branch, AR
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Tuesday, January 25, 2022

He will truly be missed

Patsy Evans Myles Evans Amilee Ward
Damascus, AR
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Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Mary and kids we love ya'll we go back along way remember us all being in you and Gearl's wedding and Gearl's family being our family too Dad will be so glad to see him.

Clayton miley
Clintin, AR
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Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Grandpa my kids ask about u every nite and I tell them u are with our lord and u are looking down on us , we love you grandpa and granny is being taking care of we love and miss u and I we will see u again

Janet Fitzsimmons
Conway, AR
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Tuesday, January 25, 2022

My prayers for comfort and peace for the family.

RUBY HOPPER
DAMASCUS, AR
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Monday, January 24, 2022

Mary I am so sorry for your loss. Gearl and I have been friends since we were kids. He was a special person. God bless you and your family.

Bernard & Karen Warner
BeeBranch, AR
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Monday, January 24, 2022

Love to all the family . So very sorry for your loss. Love 💕 to Mary , Vicky and Clayton .
Love ,
Bernie & Karen
And Krystal
Warner

Charlie Robinson
Rio Grande City, TX
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Monday, January 24, 2022

My heart felt condolences for the family.
He was such a great man and a terrific preacher.

Jeff and Jodi Dobbs
Durand, MI
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Monday, January 24, 2022

Uncle Gearl was such an important part of my life growing up. He prayed with me when I was saved at summer camp so many years ago. The entire family is lives and missed.

Joshua Miley
Clinton, AR
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Monday, January 24, 2022

We love you Grandpa