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Elmer Lee Payne
1951 - 2025
BORN
1951
DIED
2025
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Elmer Payne Obituary
December 3, 1951 -
September 18, 2025
KINGSPORT - Elmer Lee Payne, 73, of Kingsport, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2025.
He was born December 3, 1951, in Kingsport, to the late Marion and Lillian Simpson Payne.
Elmer retired from Domtar Kingsport Packaging Mill following forty-six years of service.
He was a committed Christian and member of Higher Ground Baptist Church.
Elmer enjoyed watching television and Sci Fi movies.
In addition to his parents, Elmer was preceded in death by his brother, Billy Payne.
Those left to cherish Elmer's memory are his wife, Janie Miller Payne; daughter, Lori Holt (Frankie); grandson, Nathaniel Reeves; sisters, Tessa McCarley (Kevin), and Brenda Gillenwater (Larry); brothers, Michael Payne (Sonya), and Eddie Meade (Karen); several nieces and nephews.
The family extends a sincere thank you to Dr. Jerry Miller for his help with Elmer over the past two years and during his final days. Jerry visited Elmer at Hospice House often where he offered comfort and prayers. His visits always brightened Elmer's day. Thank you, Dr. Jerry Miller!
In accordance with Elmer's wishes no services will be scheduled.
To share memories and condolences with the family please visit www.oakhillfh.com
The care of Elmer Lee Payne and his family have been entrusted to the staff of Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services.
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Charlotte Reed
September 20, 2025
Janie , so sorry for your loss.
Beryl Tapp
September 20, 2025
My prayers to the family!
I pray God blesses you through this time of sorrow and grief. Amen.
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