Robert Wayne Payne

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Robert Wayne Payne (known by family and friends as “Bobby” or “Slim”), age 63 of Bridgeport, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2018. He was born in Olney on March 17, 1954 to Paul “Pappy” Payne and Rayburn Lucille (Smith) Payne.

Bobby graduated from Bridgeport Township High School, was a life-long member of the Bridgeport Moose, huge Chicago Cubs fan, and thoroughly enjoyed Red Hill football and basketball. He had worked as an oilfield hand for many years. He first worked for R.L. Parrott Construction, and he later worked for Rex Energy.

Bobby is survived by: his two daughters- Jamie Webster and husband Josh of Bridgeport and Alice Johnson of Section, AL: five grandchildren- John Bryant Johnson, Jr, Libby Sue Johnson, Austin Webster, Blake Webster, and Alex Watson: one brother- Jimmy Payne of Branson, MO: one sister- LeAnn Goodart of Vincennes, IN: several nieces and nephews: and numerous cousins…many of whom he was very close to.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at the Island Free Methodist Church (location is the former Petty School north of Sumner). Visitation will be held at the church from 11:00 a.m. until service time at 1:00 p.m. Burial will take place in Petty Cemetery. Cunningham Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Island Church Pantry (In Jesus Name) directly or through the funeral home. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.cunninghamfuneralhomes.com.