Sherman H. Payne

Sherman H. Payne was born on January 19, 1924 and went home to be with His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 19, 2014 in the comfort of his home. He was 90 years old. Sherman retired in 1978 from Birmingham/Jefferson County Transit Company after an employment of 35 years. He spent his retirement years hunting, working in his garden, and as a Mason. Sherman was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years Leola Payne, his parents Floyd and Lexie Payne, brothers Clayton Payne, Gene Payne, and Charles Payne. He is survived by his son Danny (Joyce) Payne, sisters Judy Divine and Floydean McClain, grandsons Bruce Payne and Byron Payne, several great grandchildren and great great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Sherman was a devout and faithful member of Lime Springs United Methodist Church and served in many official capacities throughout the years, including PPR Chairperson, Trustee, Lay Member, and Cemetery Committee Member. He and his wife were faithful in their attendance of Annual Conferences and were devout supporter of Missions. Sherman will be truly missed by all who knew him. Sherman's service of celebration will be held at Lime Springs United Methodist Church on December 22 at 1:00 p.m. His body will lie in state one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in the church's cemetery. Bro. Jim Shannon will officiate. Martin's Funeral Home is directing the service. Donations may be made to the Lime Springs United Methodist Building Fund. The family wish to express their deepest appreciation to everyone for the kindness shown during the recent illness of Leola and Sherman. A special appreciation to the employees of Southern Care Hospice for both the personal and professional care given.