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ISAAC "IKE" SANDERS PAYNE, IV
April 16, 1940 - October 19, 2018
He was born in TX, raised in Portland, OR. Ike entered the US AF Academy after attending Portland State. He was one of the first 3 Black Americans to graduate. They played pioneering roles in the integration of the Academy and were honored as the 'Pathfinders'. With a BS in Engineering Science, his career began with flying B-52s and 01's. Other assignments incl'd test pilot, commander, serving at Hdqrs USAF, weapons sys Chief of Ops. He retired to Albuquerque, NM as a Col. in 1987. His military decorations incl'd the Dist. Flying Cross & Purple Heart.
Ike enjoyed helping others and was active in charities and his hobbies (jazz, family ancestry, traveling, reading and history).
He is survived by two daughters & six grandchildren.
Condolences may be left online at www.danielsfuneral.com. In memoriam donations can be made to the Class of 63 Memorial Fund (www.aogusafa.org) or Meals on Wheels of Albuquerque (www.mow-nm.org)
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Kim
October 28, 2024
I miss my Daddy's big smile, big confidence, big personality, big efforts to push all to higher levels. Grateful for memories, photos, lessons, family history docs, quotes and all the stuff.
John Clemons
October 20, 2023
He was the greatest granddad I could ever have.
Roxanne Nwanehiudo
February 3, 2021
My condolences to my family. I didn’t even know my cousin died. I wondered why I had t heard from him in so long. My long overdue prayers and love to my family
Maggie Green
December 7, 2018
My condolence to his family Ike was a very good friend to my husband and I
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Cy Stanton
November 9, 2018
Thank you for your service, sir!
Cy Stanton - Maj USAF (Ret)
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November 5, 2018
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November 5, 2018
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November 5, 2018
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