Ronald Herbert Payne

Ronald Herbert Payne obituary, Philadelphia, MS

Ronald Herbert Payne

Ronald Herbert Payne Obituary

Visit the McClain-Hays Funeral Service - Philadelphia website to view the full obituary.

Funeral Services for Ronald Herbert Payne will be held on Friday, August 8,2025 at 11:00 a.m. from McClain-Hays Funeral Home with Bro. Gilman Warren officiating. Interment will follow in Bluff Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday, August 7, 2025 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at McClain-Hays Funeral Home.

Ronald was born in Lauderdale County, MS to Herbert and Marie Payne. Ronald lived his entire life in Kemper County, MS and attended Kemper Academy and graduated class of 1987. Immediately after graduation he enlisted in the US Army, where he was a flight engineer on a Chinook helicopter. He served in Desert Storm, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Where he received numerous medals and honors. After retiring from the military, he went back to Iraq to work as a independent contractor. Leaving Iraq, he started long haul trucking. Ronald loved shooting guns, knives, fishing, and shooting pool. Ronald would help anyone in need at any time. He was a Free Mason and a Baptist by faith. Ronald never met a stranger, a friend to all. He will surely be missed.

Survivors include his beloved wife Susan Payne of DeKalb, MS; sons, Justin Herbert Payne of DeKalb, John Thomas Goins (Megan) of Chunky, MS; daughter, Tiffany Goins of DeKalb, MS; grandchildren, Thomas Hays III, Kara Robinson, Isaac Goins; brother, Tommy Payne (Sharon) of Arkansas; several nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and their families.

Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Marie Payne; sister, Penny Payne.

Pallbearers will be Mike Chaney, Hank Smith, Ronnie Smith, Jim Adcock, Patrick Kirby and Cedric Clayton.

Honorary Pallbearers are Jason Freeman, Ben Byram, Henry Gene Brown, Charles Westerfield, Dave Bostic, Mark Brupbacher, Keith Guy, James Edward Culberson, Joel Culberson, Jason Pyne, David Beshears, Kellis P. Bostic, Randall Boykin, Dan Byram, Matt Byram and Richard "Snuffy" Tatum

In lieu of flowers the family request all memorials be made to Bluff Springs Cemetery Fund 1986 Lynville Road Dekalb, MS. 39328

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

McClain-Hays Funeral Service - Philadelphia

1002 East Main Street P. O. Box 267, Philadelphia, MS 39350

How to support Ronald Herbert's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Ronald Herbert Payne's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more