"Well, I can not belive it has been a year since you left us. I miss you so much, but Jerry has missed you even more. You were like a Brother to him! To make a bad thing worse, not 6 months after you left Ricky died. He just lost the will to live. Jerry feels like He lost you both too soon. He has been so sad.I will be thinking of you tomorrow and praying for your Children. I love you still my Friend!"
In loving memory of
Anthony "Lynn" Payne
October 8, 1960 - March 18, 2012
Anthony "Lynn" Payne, age 51, of Cumming, GA, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2012. Lynn spent most of his adult career in law enforcement with the city of Cumming Police and the Forsyth County Sheriff's Department. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge. He is preceded in death by his father, Harold Payne. Survivors include his children, Josh Payne, Emily Payne (Chris) Caldwell, Ashley Payne; mother, Betty Padgett Payne; sister and brothers; Lori (Kenneth) Mason, Kevin (Christy) Payne, Justin (Misty) Payne; 2 grandchildren, John and Nova Caldwell; one grandchild on the way, Bentlee Lynn and other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Ingram Funeral Home with Rev. Scott Sorrells, Rev. Ricky Byrd and Rev. Donnie Nix officiating. Interment will follow at Sawnee View Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the hour of service. Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming, Georgia is in charge of arrangements. Visitation DetailsTuesday, March 20th, 2012, 10:00am - 9:00pm, Ingram Funeral Home Wednesday, March 21st, 2012, 9:00am - 3:00pmService DetailsWednesday, March 21st, 2012, 3:00pm, Ingram Funeral Home Interment DetailsSawnee View Gardens
Tributes
"I have been taking my three-year-old son to practice his bike riding at Sawnee View Memorial Gardens, while my six-year-old son is in gymnastics a Dobbs Creek. It's quiet, peaceful, safe, there isn't a lot if traffic, and the roads are pretty level- which is a tough combination to find. Today while he was riding, we saw a police car, followed by a black-draped firetruck bearing a flag-draped casket on its roof, as it came down the main road followed by a string of cars. My son stopped riding and we stepped back until everyone was settled. We found a spot on a bench by the duck pond as they brought the casket off of the truck while a trumpet played. We saw the guns fire and heard the bell ring. Before we waked back to our van to go get my oldest son, I asked the grounds crew if the deceased was active or retired. They said he was 51, and they thought he was active. I was very moved. My and I said a prayer for him and his family and I reminded my son to ask God to protect those in our family who work in law enforcement (my cousin's husband and my best friend's husband) and the fire department (my brother in law). We had just about reached our van when I made my son stop again and listen to Taps being played by the trumpeter. It really was an honor to see the fire truck serve in this capacity, all the careful details, and such respect being paid to the memory of "one of their own." I got to really talk to my son about what it means to be a hero. Based on the description I found here, I think it was Lynn we saw laid to rest today. Please know that he has touched even those who did not know him, and that his family will be in my prayers. May the Lord grant him eternal."
"My condolences to the family on the loss of your loved one. May you find comfort and peace in the memories you have.(John 5:28,29)"
"We are so sorry for your loss Payne Family and we will surely miss Lynn. We will keep the family in our prayers. In Christ's Love, The Martin Family Jeff, Helen, Nicole(19), Braden(16), Marisa(11), and Alaina(4) Martin"
"SO SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOSS. YOU AND FAMILY ARE IN OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS. DAISY AND MARY PUGH"
"so sorry to hear that Lynn has passed on. i know he was in alot of pain. but now he singing with the Angels in Heaven and rejoicing with all the sants gone on before him. my prayers go out to his family and prayes to the Ministers that will stand Wed. when that hour comes . may God bless."
"My condolences to Lynn's family-he is no longer in pain. He will certainly be missed by all. He was a good friend and a great guy. His memory will live on forever."
"May God keep you all wrapped in his arms during this difficult time. May you all turn to Him for your strength to comfort each other. Love, Donna"
"Lynn, No more suffering....no more pain. That's where we find comfort and peace. We love you more than we can ever express to anyone. It has been a pleasure to be your brother, sister in law and uncle. Love forever....until we meet again! Kevin, Christy, Matthew and Austin Josh, Emily and Ashley, We will always have n open door for ll of you. Feel free to use it! Our love to all of you!!"
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"Lynn was a great MAN. He will be missed."