James Payne

Memorial service for James Darrrell Payne, 66, of Enid will be 2:00 P.M. Wednesday November 20, 2013 in the Ladusau-Evans Funeral Chapel. The Rev .Jim Edmison will Officiate.

James was born September 11, 1947 in Fort Smith, AR, the son of Henry and Nellie George Payne. James passed away on November 9, 2013. He graduated from Junction City, Kansas High School in 1966.

He retired with 22 years of service in United States Army. James was an Explosive Ordinance Disposal Specialist. He taught classes for the United States Navy Explosive Ordinance School in Indian Head, Maryland. James was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation (Navy), National Defense Service Medal, Armed Service Expeditionary Medal, Senior EOD Badge, Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Commendation Medal (2d OLC ), Good Conduct Medal

(6th Awd ) and the Army Achievement Medal. He was a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 940 of Enid, Oklahoma.

Survivors include one son, Jimmy of Seattle, WA, three daughters, Judith Payne of Atteboro, MA, Christine Stewart of Sierra Vista, AZ and Catherine Payne of San Francisco, CA., and seven grandchildren. One sister, Coleen Payne of Enid, three brothers, Lawrence of Enid, Paul and his wife Kay of Durant, OK and Ralph and his wife Marge of Salt Lake City, UT. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Richard and John.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warriors with Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home custodian of the fund. Condolences may be made online at ladusauevans.com.