Frank Payne Obituary

Frankie L. Payne age 93 of Lilburn, GA passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025.
A beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, he is survived by daughters, Kay P. Weber of Atlanta, GA and Julie L. Payne of Stone Mountain, GA; grandchildren, John R. Weber of San Antonio, TX and Taylor O. Weber of Tucker, GA; great-granddaughter, Jocelyn R. Weber; brothers, Doyle H. Payne of Carrollton, GA and William T. Payne (Suzy) of Atlanta; sister, Sara P. Abrams of Seymour, TN; brother-in-law, Marvin T. Addison (Catherine) of Toccoa, Ga; and many beloved nieces, nephews and dear friends.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife of over 60 years, Geneva Addison Payne; parents, L.L. Payne and Ozzie L. Payne; brother, Loy B. Payne; and sisters, Marjorie P. Page, Erlene P. May, and Dorothy P. Capps.
Born on June 23, 1932 in Carnesville, GA to L.L. Payne and Ozzie L. Payne, he proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War as an Aircraft Engine Mechanic, working on various engines and on the Goodyear ZSG-4 Airship. He spent more than 30 years as a long-haul truck driver logging over one million miles with several large trucking companies and was a member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 728. He acquired his Real Estate License which he held for many years.
He was a faithful member of Woodlawn Baptist Church in Decatur, GA and served as an usher and drove a church bus for many years for the Children's Ministry. For the past 35+ years, he was a member of Church on Main in Snellville, GA where he served as an usher. He loved worshiping with his church family. He was known for his faith, strength and kindness and always made those around him feel loved and cared for. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Visitation and Memorial Service will be held at Tom M. Wages Funeral Home on Hwy. 78 in Snellville, GA on Friday, July 11, 2025. Visitation will be from 1-3 pm with service to immediately follow. Burial will be at Tom's Creek Baptist Church in Martin, GA on Sunday, July 13 immediately following visitation from 1-3 pm at Whitlock Mortuary in Toccoa, GA. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the American Kidney Fund give.kidneyfund.org or Cru give.cru.org.
Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.wagesfuneralhome.com. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, A Family Company, 3705 Highway 78 West, Snellville, GA 30039 (770-979-3200) has been entrusted with the arrangements. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Frank, please visit our floral store.